GrenoraND
A town of 9, settled in 1916. Nearly 21.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Grenora stand out
The thing Grenora does most differently from other towns.
9 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Grenora’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Grenora vs Poplar - Boys Varsity Football 09/26/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 26
- Med Lake vs Grenora - Boys Middle School Football 09/22/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
- Grenora vs Carter County - Boys Varsity Football 09/18/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 18
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Grenora. Another town gets a different order.
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 3% of U.S. communities.
21.1% of Grenora is conserved land
29 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Grenora has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Grenora is
Grenora beats the North Dakota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Grenora | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.7% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 84.7% | 82.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.2% | 5.9% |
About Grenora
City in North Dakota, United States
Grenora is a city in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 221 at the 2020 census. Grenora was founded in July 1916 at the terminus of a Great Northern Railway branch line that began in Stanley. The name is a portmanteau of letters in the railway's name: GREat NOrthern RAilway. The tracks were in place until 2002, when Great Northern successor BNSF Railway filed for abandonment. The city's motto is, "Friendliness lives here – you're only a stranger once." The city is home to a senior citizen's center, credit union, gas station, grain elevator, restaurant, bar, apartment buildings, and community-built low-income housing. There are also two churches: the St. Olaf Lu…
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- Established
- 1916
- Population
- 221
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,123 ft
- ZIP code
- 58845
- Area code
- 701