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Creel

A township of 1,556 people in Ramsey County, North Dakota
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Conserved land56%10,714 of 19,113 acres
Trails5.5 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves16,886 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Creel

Township in North Dakota, United States
1,394Population

Creel Township is one of 36 townships in Ramsey County, located in the state of North Dakota. In the 2020 United States Census, the population was listed at 1,394.

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Most working residents leave Creel for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Devils Lake (53%), Fargo (6%) and Grand Forks (5%). Half commute less than 4 miles.

Devils Lake
53%
Fargo
6%
Grand Forks
5%
Bismarck
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Creel →

Health in Creel

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with North Dakota

2better than ND·17worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Chi St. Alexius Health Devils LakeDevils Lake · 2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health LarimoreLarimore · 58.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Creel
DentalShortage · Creel
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58301 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Creel →

Natural hazards in Creel

20
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
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Creel has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -2°.

19° / 2°Winter
50° / 29°Spring
78° / 55°Summer
53° / 32°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Creel →

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Nearest: Lake Region Public LibraryDevils Lake · 2 miles · 48 hrs a week
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