Town guide
Rugh
A township of 23 people in Nelson County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
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Outdoors in Rugh
Parks & trails →Conserved land25%5,711 of 22,819 acres
Trails30 mi0.8 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map
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Living in Rugh
Health in Rugh
Compared with North Dakota
9better than ND·9worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.
Conditions
8▼ 4 close
Habits
1▲ 3 close
Care
3▲ 4 close
Mind
1▲ 1▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
4▲ 0 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Nelson County Health SystemMcville · 11.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health LarimoreLarimore · 16.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58212, 58272 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rugh →
Natural hazards in Rugh
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rugh →
Libraries near Rugh
See all →Nearest: Aneta Public LibraryAneta · 8.9 miles · 10 hrs a week
Where Rugh is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Nelson CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Rugh
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