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A township of 30 people in Benson County, North Dakota
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Conserved land71%16,290 of 22,809 acres
Trails42 mi1.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Iowa

Civil township in North Dakota, U.S.
30Population

Iowa Township is a civil township in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 33.

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Health in Iowa

Compared with North Dakota

2better than ND·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Heart of America Medical CenterRugby · 12.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Rolette ClinicRolette · 28.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58343, 58368, 58332 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Iowa →

Natural hazards in Iowa

39
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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 Iowa →

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Iowa has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

20° / 0°Winter
50° / 27°Spring
78° / 53°Summer
53° / 30°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Iowa →

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Nearest: Heart of America LibraryRugby · 12.5 miles · 46 hrs a week
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