A town of 198, settled in 1883. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
The 3 things Medora does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Medora. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Medora’s kids attend outperform 99% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demores Elementary School | PK–8 | 55 | A+ |
Most working residents leave Medora for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Fargo (7%), Belfield (5%) and Killdeer (5%). Half commute less than 48 miles.
1.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Theodore Roosevelt National Park | — | 45 |
| 2. Chimney Park | 0.1 mi | 23 |
| 3. de Mores Park | — | 1 |
Medora has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
No violent or property crimes were reported in Medora in 2023. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Medora is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
Medora tracks North Dakota closely on all 32 CDC measures.
Where Medora’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 6 places on the National Register.
6 places in Medora on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in North Dakota, United States
Medora (, mih-DOR-ə) is a city in Billings County, North Dakota, United States. The only incorporated place in Billings County, it is also the county seat. Much of the surrounding area is part of either Little Missouri National Grassland or Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The population was 160 in a 2024 census. It is part of the Dickinson Micropolitan Statistical Area. Medora is home to the South unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Chateau de Mores, and home to Rough Rider State Park (formerly Sully Creek State Park), and to the seasonal Medora Musical at the Burning Hills Amphitheater. It is a popular touris…
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