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Tri

A township of 222 people in McKenzie County, North Dakota
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Outdoors in Tri

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Conserved land27%21,399 of 79,268 acres
Trails93 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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Most working residents leave Tri for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Williston (20%), Alexander (8%) and Watford City (8%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Williston
20%
Alexander
8%
Watford City
8%
Grand Forks
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Tri →

Health in Tri

Compared with North Dakota

1worse than ND

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Chi St. Alexius Health WillistonWilliston · 9.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Ag Worker Health & ServicesFairview · 21.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58831 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Tri →

Natural hazards in Tri

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Tri →

Climate in Tri

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Tri has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 6°Winter
55° / 30°Spring
81° / 53°Summer
56° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Williston Community LibraryWilliston · 9.8 miles · 57 hrs a week
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