OlsonND
A town. Nearly 42.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Olson stand out
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Olson. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Olson is conserved land
25 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
42.3%conserved
42.3%
conserved · 9,665 of 22,875 acres
25 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Olson has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -4°.
79°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter-1–19°
Spring27–50°
Summer53–77°
Fall30–52°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
79°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingIce storms
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Olson is
Olson beats the North Dakota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
4 better13 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Olson | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.8% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 76.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 5.9% |
Towner County Medical Center
3.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Olson’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Olson.