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Fay
A township of 29 people in Burke County, North Dakota
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Outdoors in Fay
Parks & trails →Conserved land19%4,432 of 22,802 acres
Trails40 mi1.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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Living in Fay
Health in Fay
Compared with North Dakota
3better than ND·1worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
St. Luke's HospitalCrosby · 26.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bowbells ClinicBowbells · 22.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58727 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fay →
Natural hazards in Fay
Very low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Fay →
Climate in Fay
Full climate →Fay has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -1°.
21° / 2°Winter
51° / 27°Spring
78° / 52°Summer
53° / 29°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Fay →
Libraries near Fay
See all →Nearest: Bowbells Public LibraryBowbells · 22.2 miles
Where Fay is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Burke CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Fay
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