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Kulm’s story
134 years in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1892Kulm is settled
- 2004NDMap-doton-Kulm
- 2008Kulm, North Dakota
KulmND
A town of 474, settled in 1892. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
474
residents
Median home value
$70K
Census ACS
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
33.9
years
Jobs based here
159
Balanced
What makes Kulm stand out
The thing Kulm does most differently from other towns.
Small town
474 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Kulm’s report card
Now in Kulm
Be the first to start the conversation.
Residents weigh in
Live in Kulm? Is an A− for its schools right?
Your answer becomes a post in Kulm’s Town Square.
Start a conversation
Weather
Forecast →64°
Cloudy
H 67° · L 57°
Local news
All →- Kulm vs Ellendale - Boys Varsity Basketball 02/02/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
- Kulm vs Linton - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
- Kulm vs Kidder County - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/17/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 18
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kulm. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Kulm’s public schools outperform 82% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Kulm’s kids attend outperform 82% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kulm Elementary School | PK–8 | 87 | A |
| Kulm High School | 9–12 | 36 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ND on state testsAll 2 schools →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesStrong windInland flooding
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Kulm has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 3°.
80°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–23°
Spring30–51°
Summer55–78°
Fall33–54°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
80°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Kulm
Most working residents leave Kulm for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Edgeley (12%), Jamestown (8%) and Fargo (7%). Half commute less than 42 miles.
12%work in town
Where working residents work
In Kulm12%
Edgeley12%
Jamestown8%
Fargo7%
Bismarck6%
42 mi
median commute distance
159
jobs based in Kulm
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
How healthy Kulm is
Kulm beats the North Dakota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
4 better18 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Kulm | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.2% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.2% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.5% | 6.1% |
Ashley Medical Center
27.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
0.4% of Kulm is conserved land
0.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
0.4%conserved
0.4%
conserved · 1 of 244 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kulm City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Kulm
City in North Dakota, United States
Kulm is a city in LaMoure County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 368 at the 2020 census. Kulm was founded in 1892.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1892
- Population
- 368
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,972 ft
- ZIP code
- 58456
- Area code
- 701
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