Grafton
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About Grafton
City in the United StatesGrafton is a city and the county seat of Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 4,170 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 4,027 in 2024, making it the 16th-most populous city in North Dakota.
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How Grafton ranks
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Safety in Grafton
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Grafton's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Grafton
Full picture →53% of Grafton’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Grand Forks (9%), Fargo (5%) and Park River (3%). Half commute less than 1 miles.
Health in Grafton
Health Grade B
Healthier than 56% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 80% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with North Dakota
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Grafton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Grafton
Full climate →Grafton has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -2°.
Schools in Grafton
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