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Rushford

A township of 59 people in Walsh County, North Dakota
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Conserved land1%228 of 22,889 acres
Trails21 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
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About Rushford

Township in North Dakota, United States
59Population
36 sq miArea

Rushford Township is a township in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States.

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Health in Rushford

Compared with North Dakota

2better than ND·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

First Care Health CenterPark River · 5.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - GraftonGrafton · 14.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58273, 58270 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rushford →

Natural hazards in Rushford

23
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rushford →

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Rushford has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

18° / 2°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
53° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Park River School & Public LibraryPark River · 5.1 miles · 12 hrs a week
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