124 years in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 1902Strasburg is settled
- 2009Post office in Strasburg, North Dakota 6-12-2009
A town of 534, settled in 1902. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
The thing Strasburg does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Strasburg. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Strasburg’s kids attend outperform 87% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strasburg Elementary School | PK–6 | 44 | B+ |
| Strasburg High School | 7–12 | 63 | A |
Strasburg has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Most working residents leave Strasburg for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Linton (25%), Bismarck (11%) and Fargo (11%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Strasburg beats the North Dakota average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Strasburg | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.6% | 21.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7% | 8.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11% | 6.1% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
3 notable people were born in Strasburg.
City in North Dakota, United States
Strasburg is a historically German-speaking city in Emmons County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 379 at the 2020 census. Strasburg was founded in 1902.
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