Town guide
Hanson
A township of 75 people in Ransom County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Hanson
Parks & trails →Conserved land46%10,590 of 22,857 acres
Trails28 mi0.8 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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Living in Hanson
Health in Hanson
Compared with North Dakota
6better than ND·1worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Lisbon Area Health ServicesLisbon · 13.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Lamoure, North DakotaLamoure · 16.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58033, 58490 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hanson →
Natural hazards in Hanson
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hanson →
Climate in Hanson
Full climate →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.
23° / 5°Winter
53° / 31°Spring
80° / 56°Summer
55° / 33°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hanson →
Libraries near Hanson
See all →Nearest: Lisbon Public LibraryLisbon · 13.1 miles · 29 hrs a week
Where Hanson is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Ransom CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Hanson
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