Town guide
North Star
A township of 58 people in Burke County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in North Star
Parks & trails →Conserved land19%4,948 of 25,720 acres
Trails27 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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Living in North Star
Health in North Star
Compared with North Dakota
4better than ND·3worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Trinity Kenmare Community HospitalKenmare · 16.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bowbells ClinicBowbells · 9.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58721, 58737 · CMS · HRSAHealth in North Star →
Natural hazards in North Star
Very low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in North Star →
Climate in North Star
Full climate →North Star has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -1°.
20° / 2°Winter
51° / 28°Spring
78° / 52°Summer
52° / 30°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in North Star →
Libraries near North Star
See all →Nearest: Bowbells Public LibraryBowbells · 9.1 miles
Where North Star is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Burke CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in North Star
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