Dunseith ( dun-SEETH) is a city in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 632 at the 2020 census. Dunseith is best known for its proximity to the International Peace Garden. The port of entry at the Peace Garden is one of three 24-hour ports in North Dakota (the others being Portal and Pembina). Dunseith is also the home of the world's largest turtle sculpture, the "W'eel Turtle", made of more than 2,000 wheels painted green.

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Town numbers

ZIP code58329

Area code701

Living in Dunseith

Safety in Dunseith

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Not graded

Dunseith has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent3

Property14

Reported in 202317

FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Dunseith

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Most working residents leave Dunseith for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Belcourt (31%), Rolla (9%) and Grand Forks (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Belcourt

31%

Rolla

Grand Forks

Bismarck

14%Work in townlive and work in Dunseith 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 394Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Dunseith →

Health in Dunseith

Compared with North Dakota

2better than ND·24worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 6 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 9▼ 2 close Habits 1▲ 3▼ 0 close Care 4▼ 3 close Mind 4▼ 1 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

17.2%Fewer binge drinkersND 21.3% · better 7.2%Fewer adults who have had cancerND 8.2% · better 32.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethND 10.8% · worse

Care nearby

P H S Indian Hosp at Belcourt-Quentin N BurdickBelcourt · 13 mi · ER

Rolette ClinicRolette · 14.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Dunseith · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dunseith →

Natural hazards in Dunseith

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🔥 Wildfire🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding

0Does Dunseith flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Dunseith

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Dunseith →

Climate in Dunseith

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Dunseith has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 50 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

19° / -1°Winter

49° / 26°Spring

77° / 52°Summer

51° / 29°Fall

How much snow does Dunseith get?About 50 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 25, with the last in spring around May 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Dunseith →

Schools in Dunseith

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School Grade D

The public schools Dunseith’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 95% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictDUNSEITH 1Schools2

Dunseith Elementary School D-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 236 students Dunseith High School D-High · Grades 7–12 · 278 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within ND. Ratings are from neighbors.