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Milton
A city of 39 people in North Dakota
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About Milton
City in North Dakota, United States1887Established
39Population
0.5 sq miArea
1,588 ftElevation
Milton is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 39 at the 2020 census. Milton was founded in 1887.
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Town numbers
ZIP code58260
Area code701
Living in Milton
Health in Milton
Compared with North Dakota
11better than ND·9worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.
Conditions
1▲ 8▼ 3 close
Habits
1▲ 3 close
Care
4▲ 3 close
Mind
1▲ 1▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
4▲ 0 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Cavalier County Memorial Hospital AssociationLangdon · 17.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - GraftonGrafton · 31.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58260 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Milton →
Natural hazards in Milton
Very low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Milton →
Climate in Milton
Full climate →Milton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
17° / 1°Winter
48° / 28°Spring
76° / 54°Summer
50° / 32°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Milton →
Libraries near Milton
See all →Nearest: Adams Mini LibraryAdams · 14.1 miles
Where Milton is
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Location map
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Around town
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