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Oakwood

A township of 201 people in Walsh County, North Dakota
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Conserved land1.6%334 of 21,209 acres
Trails18 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Oakwood

Township in North Dakota, United States
201Population
33.5 sq miArea

Oakwood Township is a township in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. Its population had around 300 residents.

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Most working residents leave Oakwood for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Grafton (27%), Grand Forks (17%) and Minto (8%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Grafton
27%
Grand Forks
17%
Minto
8%
Fargo
8%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Oakwood →

Health in Oakwood

Compared with North Dakota

15worse than ND

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Unity Medical CenterGrafton · 3.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - GraftonGrafton · 4.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58237 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Oakwood →

Natural hazards in Oakwood

43
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Oakwood has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

18° / 1°Winter
51° / 30°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
53° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Carnegie Regional LibraryGrafton · 3.4 miles · 44 hrs a week
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