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Viking

A township of 181 people in Traill County, North Dakota
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails8.1 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Most working residents leave Viking for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Forks (23%), Mayville (14%) and Hatton (7%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Grand Forks
23%
Mayville
14%
Hatton
7%
Fargo
7%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Viking →

Health in Viking

Compared with North Dakota

2better than ND·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Sanford MayvilleMayville · 5.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health LarimoreLarimore · 27.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58274, 58257, 58240 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Viking →

Natural hazards in Viking

32
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

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

Climate in Viking

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Viking 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 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

20° / 2°Winter
51° / 30°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
54° / 33°Fall
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Nearest: Mayville Public LibraryMayville · 4.9 miles · 23 hrs a week
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