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Stanley

A township of 931 people in Cass County, North Dakota
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Theatre. Stanley, North Dakota, 1937

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About Stanley

Township in North Dakota, US
931Population

Stanley Township is a township in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 931 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Wild Rice is located in Stanley Township.

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Most working residents leave Stanley for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Fargo (71%), West Fargo (11%) and Moorhead (4%). Half commute less than 7 miles.

Fargo
71%
West Fargo
11%
Moorhead, MN
4%
Horace
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Stanley →

Health in Stanley

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with North Dakota

18better than ND

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Essentia HealthFargo · 5.7 mi · ER
Family Healthcare South FargoFargo · 8.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58047, 58104 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Stanley →

Natural hazards in Stanley

58
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

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

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Stanley has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 0°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 4°Winter
53° / 32°Spring
80° / 57°Summer
56° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Dr. James W Carlson LibraryFargo · 5.8 miles · 60 hrs a week

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