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Moran

A township of 60 people in Richland County, North Dakota

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Outdoors in Moran

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Conserved land11%2,415 of 22,597 acres

Trails11 mi0.3 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves2named on the map

1Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area0.4 mi of trails · 293 acres

2Stack Slough Wildlife Management Area279 acres

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Health in Moran

Compared with North Dakota

7better than ND·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits all close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

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What stands out

5.3%Fewer adults without reliable transportationND 6.5% · better 4.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offND 5.8% · better 8.5%More adults with heart diseaseND 6.1% · worse

Care nearby

Coteau Des Prairies Health Care SystemSisseton · 27.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Healthcare South FargoFargo · 57.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58053, 58041 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Moran →

Natural hazards in Moran

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail

6Does Moran flood?paid flood claims since 1997 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 32 declared for Richland County MapMoran vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Moran

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Moran has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

23° / 6°Winter

53° / 32°Spring

80° / 58°Summer

56° / 35°Fall

How much snow does Moran get?About 49 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 6, with the last in spring around May 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Moran →

Libraries near Moran

Nearest: Lidgerwood City LibraryLidgerwood · 4.5 miles · 19 hrs a week

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