Town guide
Ward
A township of 44 people in Burke County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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The Ward album
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Outdoors in Ward
Parks & trails →Conserved land11%2,604 of 22,878 acres
Trails21 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Ward
Health in Ward
Compared with North Dakota
4better than ND·1worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Trinity Kenmare Community HospitalKenmare · 11.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Bowbells ClinicBowbells · 5.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58721 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ward →
Natural hazards in Ward
Very low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Ward →
Climate in Ward
Full climate →Ward has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -1°.
21° / 2°Winter
51° / 27°Spring
78° / 52°Summer
52° / 29°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Ward →
Libraries near Ward
See all →Nearest: Bowbells Public LibraryBowbells · 5.4 miles
Where Ward is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Burke CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Ward
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