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Lake

A township of 19 people in Cass County, North Dakota
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Conserved land4.8%1,109 of 22,886 acres
Trails23 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Lake

Township in North Dakota, US
19Population

Lake Township is a township in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 19 at the 2020 census.

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Health in Lake

Compared with North Dakota

12better than ND·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Chi Mercy HealthValley City · 20.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 21 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58064, 58071 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lake →

Natural hazards in Lake

34
Low

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

💨 Strong wind🧊 Hail🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lake →

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Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 2°Winter
52° / 30°Spring
79° / 55°Summer
54° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Barnes County Historical Society MuseumValley City · 21 miles · 46 hrs a week
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