147 years in pictures
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 1879Crystal is settled
- 2006Crystal, North Dakota (2006)
- 2009Crystal, North Dakota
A town of 103, settled in 1879. A regional job hub with 114 jobs.
The 3 things Crystal does most differently from other towns.
2006 · Crystal, North Dakota (2006)In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Crystal. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Crystal for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Cavalier (29%), Grand Forks (11%) and Grafton (7%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
The public schools Crystal’s kids attend outperform 84% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley-Edinburg Elementary School-Crystal | 3–6 | 79 | A |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
Crystal has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Crystal beats the North Dakota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Crystal | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.5% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.9% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.1% | 6.1% |
0.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Crystal City Park | 0.2 mi | 18 |
Where Crystal’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
City in North Dakota, United States
Crystal is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 116 at the 2020 census. Crystal was founded in 1879.
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