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Maddock’s story
125 years in pictures
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1901Maddock is settled
- 1913Maddock, N. Dak
- 2008Maddock, North Dakota
MaddockND
A town of 474, settled in 1901. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
Photo: In memoriam afiler · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
474
residents
Median home value
$41K
Census ACS
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
36.6
years
Jobs based here
163
Balanced
What makes Maddock stand out
The thing Maddock 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
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Weather
Forecast →48°
Clear
H 0° · L 35°
Local news
All →- BC Wildcats vs Harvey - Girls Varsity Volleyball 10/12/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Wells County Varsity Football @ Maddockmaxpreps.com · Sep 27
- Maddock Boys Varsity Basketball @ NCB (CO-OP)maxpreps.com · Sep 26
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Maddock. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Maddock’s public schools outperform 68% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Maddock’s kids attend outperform 68% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maddock Elementary School | PK–8 | 96 | A− |
| Maddock High School | 9–12 | 38 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ND on state testsAll 2 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Maddock 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 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–20°
Spring28–51°
Summer53–78°
Fall30–53°
Sep 29
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Maddock
Most working residents leave Maddock for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Devils Lake (12%), Rugby (9%) and Leeds (7%). Half commute less than 33 miles.
15%work in town
Where working residents work
In Maddock15%
Devils Lake12%
Rugby9%
Leeds7%
Fargo6%
33 mi
median commute distance
163
jobs based in Maddock
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingStrong wind
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Maddock is
Maddock beats the North Dakota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
4 better16 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Maddock | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.1% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.6% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.4% | 6.1% |
Smp Health St. Aloisius
23 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
About Maddock
City in North Dakota, United States
Maddock is a city in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 402 at the 2020 census. Maddock was founded in 1901.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1901
- Population
- 402
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,581 ft
- ZIP code
- 58348
- Area code
- 701
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