DashND
A town of 69. Nearly 29.3% of it is conserved land.
Population
69
residents
Median age
8.9
years
What makes Dash stand out
The thing Dash does most differently from other towns.
Small town
69 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 quarter of Dash is conserved land
35 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
29.3%conserved
29.3%
conserved · 8,392 of 28,628 acres
35 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Dash has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter-1–17°
Spring26–49°
Summer52–76°
Fall29–51°
Sep 23
typical first frost
May 18
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingIce storms
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Dash is
Dash beats the North Dakota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
5 better19 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Dash | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.6% | 6.1% |
Presentation Medical Center
25.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →