Town guide
Dayton
A township of 89 people in Nelson County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Dayton
Parks & trails →Conserved land5.1%1,135 of 22,128 acres
Trails31 mi0.9 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Dayton
Health in Dayton
Compared with North Dakota
9better than ND·9worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
Conditions
8▼ 4 close
Habits
1▲ 3 close
Care
4▲ 3 close
Mind
1▲ 1▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
3▲ 1 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Nelson County Health SystemMcville · 12.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health LarimoreLarimore · 39.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Dayton
DentalShortage · Dayton
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58380, 58361 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dayton →
Natural hazards in Dayton
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dayton →
Climate in Dayton
Full climate →Dayton 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 60 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
19° / 1°Winter
51° / 28°Spring
78° / 55°Summer
53° / 31°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Dayton →
Libraries near Dayton
See all →Nearest: Mcville Community LibraryMcville · 12.8 miles · 19 hrs a week
Where Dayton is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Nelson CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Dayton
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