Town guide
Olson
A township of 26 people in Towner County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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The Olson album
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Outdoors in Olson
Parks & trails →Conserved land42%9,665 of 22,875 acres
Trails25 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Olson
Health in Olson
Compared with North Dakota
4better than ND·15worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.
Conditions
9▼ 3 close
Habits
1▲ 2▼ 1 close
Care
3▲ 1▼ 3 close
Mind
2▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
1▼ 3 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Towner County Medical CenterCando · 3.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Rolette ClinicRolette · 27.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58324, 58317 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Olson →
Natural hazards in Olson
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Ice storms
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Olson →
Libraries near Olson
See all →Nearest: Cando Community LibraryCando · 4 miles · 16 hrs a week
Where Olson is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Towner CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Olson
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