FayND
A town of 8. Nearly 19.4% of it is conserved land.
Population
8
residents
Median age
81.7
years
What makes Fay stand out
The thing Fay does most differently from other towns.
Small town
8 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
19.4% of Fay is conserved land
40 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
19.4%conserved
19.4%
conserved · 4,432 of 22,802 acres
40 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wildwod Park | — | 69 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Fay has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -1°.
80°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter2–21°
Spring27–51°
Summer52–78°
Fall29–53°
Sep 17
typical first frost
May 18
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
80°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Fay is
Fay beats the North Dakota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
3 better28 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Fay | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.2% |
St. Luke's Hospital
26.1 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 →