A town of 718, settled in 1881. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
The 2 things Minto does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Ordered by what stands out in Minto. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Minto’s kids attend trail 80% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minto Elementary School | PK–8 | 220 | C |
| Minto High School | 9–12 | 76 | D |
Most working residents leave Minto for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Grafton (22%), Grand Forks (15%) and Fargo (9%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Minto has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -2°.
Minto beats the North Dakota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Minto | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 85% | 82.7% |
| More uninsured adults | 10.6% | 7.3% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
Where Minto’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
11 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
City in North Dakota, United States
Minto is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 616 at the 2020 census. Minto was founded in 1881.
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