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Vang

A township of 58 people in Ward County, North Dakota

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Conserved land29%6,700 of 22,832 acres

Trails29 mi0.8 mi per sq mi

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Health in Vang

Compared with North Dakota

5better than ND·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

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What stands out

8.7%Fewer adults facing food insecurityND 10.7% · better 4.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offND 5.8% · better 9.5%More adults who have had cancerND 8.2% · worse

Care nearby

Trinity HospitalsMinot · 19.1 mi · ER

Minot ClinicMinot · 18.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58733, 58701, 58779 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Vang →

Natural hazards in Vang

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

116Does Vang flood?paid flood claims since 1979 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 24 declared for Ward County MapVang vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Vang

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Vang has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

22° / 5°Winter

51° / 28°Spring

78° / 53°Summer

53° / 31°Fall

How much snow does Vang get?About 52 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 27, with the last in spring around May 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Vang

Nearest: Minot Public LibraryMinot · 18.7 miles · 58 hrs a week

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