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Melville

A township of 57 people in Foster County, North Dakota
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Conserved land18%4,010 of 22,917 acres
Trails16 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
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About Melville

Unincorporated community in North Dakota, United States
1,604 ftElevation

Melville is an unincorporated community in Foster County, North Dakota, United States. Melville is located along U.S. routes 52 and 281 and the Red River Valley and Western Railroad, 9 miles (14 km) south-southeast of Carrington. Melville was originally named Newport after Northern Pacific Railway treasurer R. M. Newport; its name was changed to Melville for landowner Melville D. Carrington.

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Health in Melville

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2better than ND·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Carrington Health CenterCarrington · 4.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 59.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58421 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Melville →

Natural hazards in Melville

65
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Melville →

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Melville has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 0°.

21° / 3°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
79° / 55°Summer
54° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Carrington City LibraryCarrington · 5.4 miles · 31 hrs a week
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