Chain LakesND
A town of 64. Nearly 52.3% of it is conserved land.
Population
64
residents
Median age
35.1
years
What makes Chain Lakes stand out
The thing Chain Lakes does most differently from other towns.
Small town
64 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Chain Lakes is conserved land
18 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
52.3%conserved
52.3%
conserved · 12,207 of 23,353 acres
18 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Chain Lakes has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -3°.
80°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter0–19°
Spring28–50°
Summer54–78°
Fall31–53°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
80°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
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