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Homer

A township of 367 people in Stutsman County, North Dakota
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Outdoors in Homer

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Conserved land4.9%1,065 of 21,642 acres
Trails34 mi1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Most working residents leave Homer for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Jamestown (38%), Fargo (9%) and Bismarck (6%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Jamestown
38%
Fargo
9%
Bismarck
6%
Woodbury
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Homer →

Health in Homer

Compared with North Dakota

10worse than ND

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Jamestown Regional Medical CenterJamestown · 7.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 29.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58401, 58497 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Homer →

Natural hazards in Homer

34
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Homer →

Climate in Homer

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Homer 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 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

23° / 4°Winter
53° / 30°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
55° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Stutsman County LibraryJamestown · 5.7 miles · 25 hrs a week
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