SwedeND
A town of 12. Nearly 48.1% of it is conserved land.
Population
12
residents
Median age
81.5
years
What makes Swede stand out
The thing Swede does most differently from other towns.
Small town
12 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
NordenRayRaneyJankeSwede
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Swede. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Swede is conserved land
34 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
48.1%conserved
48.1%
conserved · 10,945 of 22,733 acres
34 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesStrong windInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Swede has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 2°.
80°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter6–23°
Spring30–52°
Summer55–78°
Fall33–54°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
80°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Swede is
Swede beats the North Dakota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
4 better17 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Swede | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.5% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 6.1% |
South Central Health
29 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →