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Lake Ibsen

A township of 14 people in Benson County, North Dakota
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Conserved land23%5,137 of 22,818 acres
Trails27 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Lake Ibsen

Lake in the state of North Dakota, United States

Lake Ibsen is a small lake near Leeds in Benson County, North Dakota. The stream Little Coulee flows from Hurricane Lake, through Lake Ibsen, to Silver Lake. Lake Ibsen got its name from Norwegian settlers in the 1850s who named it after Henrik Ibsen. The Lake Ibson township is located nearby.

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3better than ND·13worse

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

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Care nearby

Towner County Medical CenterCando · 19.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Rolette ClinicRolette · 36 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58346 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lake Ibsen →

Natural hazards in Lake Ibsen

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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 Lake Ibsen →

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Lake Ibsen has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -3°.

20° / 0°Winter
50° / 27°Spring
78° / 53°Summer
53° / 30°Fall
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Nearest: Leeds Public LibraryLeeds · 4.3 miles · 6 hrs a week

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