Town guide
Williams
A township of 45 people in Nelson County, North Dakota
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Outdoors in Williams
Parks & trails →Conserved land66%15,219 of 23,088 acres
Trails23 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Williams
Health in Williams
Compared with North Dakota
6better than ND·8worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Nelson County Health SystemMcville · 15.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health LarimoreLarimore · 26.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58259, 58344 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Williams →
Natural hazards in Williams
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Williams →
Climate in Williams
Full climate →Williams has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
18° / 0°Winter
50° / 28°Spring
77° / 54°Summer
52° / 31°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Williams →
Libraries near Williams
See all →Nearest: Michigan Public LibraryMichigan · 4.3 miles
Where Williams is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Nelson CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Williams
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