HansonND
A town of 11. Nearly 46.3% of it is conserved land.
Population
11
residents
What makes Hanson stand out
The thing Hanson does most differently from other towns.
Small town
11 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hanson. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Hanson is conserved land
28 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
46.3%conserved
46.3%
conserved · 10,590 of 22,857 acres
28 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Englevale Slough Wildlife Management Area | — | 158 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
High risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Hanson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring31–53°
Summer56–80°
Fall33–55°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Hanson is
Hanson beats the North Dakota average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
6 better25 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Hanson | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5% | 6.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.2% |
Lisbon Area Health Services
13.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →