CentralND
A town of 27. Nearly 81.5% of it is conserved land.
Population
27
residents
Household income
$133K
median
Median age
59.3
years
What makes Central stand out
The thing Central does most differently from other towns.
Small town
27 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Weather
Forecast →61°
Mostly Clear
H 61° · L 44°
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Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Central. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Central is conserved land
31 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
81.5%conserved
81.5%
conserved · 18,642 of 22,861 acres
31 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. McVille Wildlife Management Area | — | 217 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Central has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–18°
Spring28–50°
Summer54–77°
Fall31–52°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Central is
Central beats the North Dakota average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
9 better15 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Central | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.8% | 8.2% |
Nelson County Health System
8.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesHailInland flooding
31
paid flood claims since 1997
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →