GatesND
A town of 20. Nearly 29.5% of it is conserved land.
Population
20
residents
Median age
59.1
years
What makes Gates stand out
The thing Gates does most differently from other towns.
Small town
20 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Outdoors
Nearly a quarter of Gates is conserved land
17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
29.5%conserved
29.5%
conserved · 6,726 of 22,793 acres
17 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Warsing Dam Wildlife Management Area | 0.1 mi | 85 |
| 2. Sheyenne Wildlife Management Area | — | 40 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Gates 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°
Spring29–51°
Summer55–78°
Fall32–53°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
80°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingIce storms
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Gates is
Gates beats the North Dakota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
2 better11 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Gates | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.4% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.3% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 18.7% | 10.7% |
Chi St. Alexius Health Devils Lake
24 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 →