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Margaret
A township of 76 people in Ward County, North Dakota
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Outdoors in Margaret
Parks & trails →Conserved land23%5,242 of 22,941 acres
Trails40 mi1.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Margaret
Health in Margaret
Compared with North Dakota
1better than ND
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Trinity HospitalsMinot · 14.5 mi · ER
Minot DentalMinot · 14.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58740, 58731, 58785 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Margaret →
Natural hazards in Margaret
Very low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Margaret →
Climate in Margaret
Full climate →Margaret has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
21° / 4°Winter
52° / 29°Spring
79° / 55°Summer
54° / 32°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Margaret →
Libraries near Margaret
See all →Nearest: Ward County Public LibraryMinot · 14.4 miles · 52 hrs a week
Where Margaret is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Ward CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Margaret
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