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Hesper

A township of 37 people in Benson County, North Dakota
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Conserved land19%4,441 of 22,910 acres
Trails20 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
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About Hesper

Civil township in North Dakota, U.S.
37Population

Hesper Township is a civil township in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 83.

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4better than ND·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Smp Health St. AloisiusHarvey · 21.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Rolette ClinicRolette · 48.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58348, 58332 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hesper →

Natural hazards in Hesper

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hesper →

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Hesper has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

20° / 1°Winter
51° / 28°Spring
78° / 53°Summer
53° / 30°Fall
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Nearest: Maddock Community LibraryMaddock · 4 miles · 28 hrs a week
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