TowerND
A town of 304, settled in 1879. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
What makes Tower stand out
The 2 things Tower does most differently from other towns.
304 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Tower’s report card
Now in Tower
Be the first to start the conversation.
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tower. Another town gets a different order.
Tower’s public schools outperform 87% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Tower’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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Valley Elementary School | PK–6 | 122 | A |
| Maple Valley High School | 7–12 | 116 | A |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Tower has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with strong wind at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.
A typical Tower home is worth about $243K
The typical Tower home is worth about $243,000, up 7.6% in a year, 17% below the North Dakota typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Tower
Most working residents leave Tower for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Fargo (33%), Page (7%) and Enderlin (7%). Half commute less than 38 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Tower is
Tower beats the North Dakota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Tower | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.9% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 4.9% | 6.5% |
0% of Tower is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
About Tower
City in North Dakota, United States
Tower City is a city in Barnes and Cass counties in the State of North Dakota. The population was 268 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1879
- Population
- 268
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,171 ft
- ZIP code
- 58071
- Area code
- 701