OstbyND
A town of 50. Nearly 47.8% of it is conserved land.
Population
50
residents
Median home value
$110K
Census ACS
Household income
$184K
median
Median age
63.4
years
What makes Ostby stand out
The thing Ostby does most differently from other towns.
Small town
50 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
WellingtonWillow ValeWillow CreekNormalOstby
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Upcoming events
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The data
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Outdoors
Nearly a third of Ostby is conserved land
33 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
47.8%conserved
47.8%
conserved · 10,763 of 22,528 acres
33 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 6% of U.S. communities.
6risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Ostby has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
49″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter0–20°
Spring28–51°
Summer53–78°
Fall30–53°
Sep 20
typical first frost
May 21
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Ostby is
Ostby beats the North Dakota average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
8 better15 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Ostby | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.3% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 8.2% |
St. Andrew's Hospital
17.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →