1937 · Theatre. Stanley, North Dakota · Library of Congress
Stanley’s story
Stanley in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
StanleyND
A town of 276. Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns.
Population
276
−23.6% since 2010
Household income
$162K
median
Median age
54.2
years
Jobs based here
701
Balanced
What makes Stanley stand out
The thing Stanley does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Stanley has shrunk 23.6% since 2010
1,218 people in 2010; 276 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Stanley’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stanley. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
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.
51″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter4–22°
Spring32–53°
Summer57–80°
Fall35–56°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns
Stanley beats the North Dakota average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. North Dakota
18 better14 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Stanley | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.6% | 10.8% |
| Fewer adults with COPD | 4.2% | 5.9% |
Essentia Health
5.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
37th
percentile among ND towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Stanley
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.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Stanley2%
Fargo71%
West Fargo11%
Moorhead4%
Horace2%
7 mi
median commute distance
701
jobs based in Stanley
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
480
paid flood claims since 1978
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
0.9% of Stanley is conserved land
5.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
0.9%conserved
0.9%
conserved · 130 of 14,242 acres
5.9 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Orchard Glen Park | 1.8 mi | 52 |
| 2. Forest River Park | 1.1 mi | 54 |
| 3. Heritage Hills Park | 0.7 mi | 39 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Small town
276 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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About Stanley
Township in North Dakota, US
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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- Population
- 931
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