PlazaND
A town of 350, settled in 1906. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
What makes Plaza stand out
The thing Plaza does most differently from other towns.
350 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Plaza’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Plaza. Another town gets a different order.
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Plaza
Most working residents leave Plaza for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Stanley (25%), Tioga (6%) and Idaho (6%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Where working residents work
Plaza’s public schools outperform 74% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Plaza’s kids attend outperform 74% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Plaza Elementary School | PK–6 | 136 | B+ |
| North Shore Plaza High School | 7–12 | 78 | B+ |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Plaza has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Plaza is
Plaza beats the North Dakota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Plaza | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 17.7% | 13.1% |
5.4% of Plaza is conserved land
1.0 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
100% of working residents leave Plaza for work
Where Plaza’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Plaza
City in North Dakota, United States
Plaza is a city in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 211 at the 2020 census. Plaza was founded in 1906. The business district is built around a central town square, city park or "plaza". A key feature of the plaza is a recently completed large covered gazebo.
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- Established
- 1906
- Population
- 211
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,096 ft
- ZIP code
- 58771
- Area code
- 701