ElginND
A town of 585, settled in 1910. A regional job hub with 353 jobs.
What makes Elgin stand out
The 2 things Elgin does most differently from other towns.
585 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Elgin’s report card
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Weather
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Elgin. Another town gets a different order.
About one in four working residents works right in Elgin
About one in 4 of Elgin’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Bismarck (11%), Carson (10%) and Grand Forks (2%). Half commute less than 36 miles.
Where working residents work
Elgin’s public schools outperform 20% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Elgin’s kids attend trail 80% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin-New Leipzig Elementary School | PK–6 | 100 | D |
| Elgin-New Leipzig High School | 7–12 | 68 | A− |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Elgin has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 57 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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How healthy Elgin is
Elgin beats the North Dakota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Elgin | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 85.7% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 12.4% | 6.1% |
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
0% of Elgin is conserved land
1.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Every workday, about 304 people come to Elgin for work
Where Elgin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Elgin
City in North Dakota, United States
Elgin is a city in Grant County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 543 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1910
- Population
- 543
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,356 ft
- ZIP code
- 58533
- Area code
- 701