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Colgate

A township of 62 people in Steele County, North Dakota
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Conserved land11%2,473 of 22,485 acres
Trails21 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Colgate

Unincorporated community in North Dakota, US
63Population

Colgate is an unincorporated community in Steele County, North Dakota, United States.

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Health in Colgate

Compared with North Dakota

5better than ND·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Sanford MayvilleMayville · 21.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 29.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58046, 58064 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Colgate →

Natural hazards in Colgate

48
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Colgate →

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Colgate has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

20° / 2°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
79° / 55°Summer
54° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Mayville Public LibraryMayville · 21.1 miles · 23 hrs a week
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