Hatton is a city in Traill County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 712 at the 2020 census. Hatton was founded in 1882, and was named for Frank Hatton, then Assistant Postmaster General. Hatton is the birthplace of 20th century Arctic explorer and pilot Carl Ben Eielson.

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Town numbers

ZIP code58240

Area code701

Living in Hatton

Housing in Hatton

$222K▲ 11.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Hatton home is worth about $222,000, up 11.5% in a year, 24% below the North Dakota typical home.

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Work & commute in Hatton

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Most working residents leave Hatton for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Forks (28%), Mayville (7%) and Hillsboro (5%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Grand Forks

28%

Mayville

Hillsboro

Fargo

8%Work in townlive and work in Hatton 25 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 202Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Hatton

Compared with North Dakota

6better than ND·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 5▼ 6 close Habits all close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.4%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethND 10.8% · better 4.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offND 5.8% · better 10.8%More adults who have had cancerND 8.2% · worse

Care nearby

Sanford MayvilleMayville · 11.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Spectra Health LarimoreLarimore · 20.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hatton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hatton →

Natural hazards in Hatton

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🥶 Cold waves

0Does Hatton flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Hatton

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Climate in Hatton

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Hatton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

20° / 2°Winter

51° / 30°Spring

79° / 56°Summer

53° / 33°Fall

How much snow does Hatton get?About 48 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 27, with the last in spring around May 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Hatton

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School Grade A-

The public schools Hatton’s kids attend outperform 78% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictHATTON EIELSON 7Schools2

Hatton Eielson Elementary School BElementary · Grades PK–6 · 83 students Hatton Eielson High School B+High · Grades 7–12 · 74 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within ND. Ratings are from neighbors.