Town guide
Willow Lake
A township of 43 people in Steele County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Willow Lake
Parks & trails →Conserved land7.4%1,635 of 22,190 acres
Trails13 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map
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Living in Willow Lake
Health in Willow Lake
Compared with North Dakota
12better than ND·9worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.
Conditions
2▲ 8▼ 2 close
Habits
1▲ 3 close
Care
4▲ 3 close
Mind
2▲ 1▼ 2 close
Everyday needs
3▲ 1 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Cooperstown Medical CenterCooperstown · 17 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Healthcare Valley CityValley City · 24.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58056, 58046 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Willow Lake →
Natural hazards in Willow Lake
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Willow Lake →
Climate in Willow Lake
Full climate →Willow Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 42 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
20° / 2°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
78° / 55°Summer
53° / 32°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Willow Lake →
Libraries near Willow Lake
See all →Nearest: Griggs County LibraryCooperstown · 16.3 miles · 44 hrs a week
Where Willow Lake is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Steele CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Willow Lake
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