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Mapleton’s story
151 years in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1875Mapleton is settled
- 2006Mapleton, North Dakota
MapletonND
A town of 1,352, settled in 1875. Healthier than 95% of U.S. towns.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
1,352
+73.2% since 2010
Median home value
$310K
Census ACS
Household income
$119K
median
Median age
31.6
years
Jobs based here
768
Balanced
What makes Mapleton stand out
The 2 things Mapleton does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,352 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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Mapleton’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →46°
Clear
H 0° · L 37°
Local news
All →- Harmony Township Board to consider 2-year data center moratoriumInForum · Sep 22
- Baby peacock, abandoned while still in the egg, attaches to farm familyInForum · Aug 18
- Motorcyclist seriously injured while fleeing from highway patrolInForum · Aug 11
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mapleton. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Mapleton beats the North Dakota average on 17 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
A+Health Grade
32 measures vs. North Dakota
17 better12 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Mapleton | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| More binge drinkers | 25% | 21.3% |
Essentia Health
11.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
100th
percentile among ND towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Mapleton’s public schools outperform 34% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Mapleton’s kids attend trail 66% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton Elementary School | PK–6 | 239 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ND on state testsAll 1 schools →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Mapleton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter4–22°
Spring31–53°
Summer57–81°
Fall34–56°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Mapleton
Most working residents leave Mapleton for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Fargo (64%), West Fargo (14%) and Moorhead (4%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Mapleton2%
Fargo64%
West Fargo14%
Moorhead4%
Grand Forks2%
10 mi
median commute distance
768
jobs based in Mapleton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
62risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windTornadoes
9
paid flood claims since 1979
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0% of Mapleton is conserved land
2.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 2,487 acres
2.3 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Baseball Complex | — | 3 |
| 2. Prairie View Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Christensen Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
About Mapleton
City in North Dakota, United States
Mapleton is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. It sits on the banks of the Maple River. The population was 1,320 at the 2020 census. Mapleton serves as a bedroom community of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. The core cities are ten miles to the east of Mapleton.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1875
- Population
- 1,320
- Area
- 3.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 906 ft
- ZIP code
- 58059
- Area code
- 701
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