WardND
A town of 15.
Population
15
residents
Household income
$106K
median
Median age
32.8
years
Small town
15 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →48°
Clear
H 0° · L 36°
Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ward. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Ward has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -1°.
80°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter2–21°
Spring27–51°
Summer52–78°
Fall29–52°
Sep 23
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
80°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
11.4% of Ward is conserved land
21 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
11.4%conserved
11.4%
conserved · 2,604 of 22,878 acres
21 mi
of trails · 0.6 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health
How healthy Ward is
Ward beats the North Dakota average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
4 better27 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Ward | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 8.2% |
Trinity Kenmare Community Hospital
11.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →