TrentonND
A town of 590. Nearly 44% of it is conserved land.
What makes Trenton stand out
The 2 things Trenton does most differently from other towns.
590 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Trenton’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Surrey vs Trenton - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/03/2026 | Watch Live & On Demandnfhsnetwork.com · Sep 3
- Trenton Tigers Football (Trenton, ND) StandingsSports Illustrated · Aug 20
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Trenton. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Trenton is conserved land
41 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Trenton Wildlife Management Area | 8.3 mi | 3,865 |
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 3% of U.S. communities.
Trenton’s public schools outperform 18% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Trenton’s kids attend trail 82% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eight Mile Elementary School | PK–8 | 214 | C− |
| Eight Mile High School | 9–12 | 105 | D |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Trenton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in ten working residents works right in Trenton
Most working residents leave Trenton for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Williston (36%), Williston (10%) and Trenton (10%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
How healthy Trenton is
Trenton beats the North Dakota average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Trenton | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Fewer adults with arthritis | 21.9% | 25.3% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 12.9% | 8.9% |
About Trenton
CDP & Unincorporated community in North Dakota, United States
Trenton is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Williams County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 488 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 535 in 2025. It is 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Williston. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census. The CDP is in southwestern Williams County, in the surrounding areas of Trenton Township and it is on the east side of Hardscrabble Township. It is on the south side of North Dakota Highway 1804.
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- Population
- 488
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,932 ft
- ZIP code
- 58853