Beyen's Motel, 1980
Dilworth’s story
143 years in pictures
Census counts: 882 in 1920, 4,612 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1980 and 2 maps from 1964 on.
- 1883Dilworth is founded
DilworthMN
A town of 4,823, founded in 1883.
Population
4,823
2025 Census estimate · +4.6% since 2020
Typical home
$294K
+1% in a year
Household income
$91K
median
Median age
37.0
years
Jobs based here
1,159
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#209 of 271 in MN
What should you know before moving to Dilworth?
Dilworth's standout: it is more walkable than 98% of U.S. towns. Overall it grades B, 209th of 271 graded towns in Minnesota. Natural-hazard risk is low. Its weakest subject is safety: its police reported 7 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025, a higher rate per resident than 95% of U.S. towns. Dilworth’s property crime rate is 43 per 1,000 residents, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 8.6 and U.S. towns at 9.9.
What makes Dilworth stand out
Where Dilworth beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
WalkabilityA+
More walkable than 98% of U.S. towns
9.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Dilworth1.4
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Worth knowing · SafetyD
39% less violent crime than MN
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A growing town
Dilworth has grown 20% since 2010
4,024 counted in 2010 and 4,612 in 2020; an estimated 4,823 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Dilworth grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Minnesota), ordered by how far Dilworth is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for walkability (better than 98% of comparable towns) to D for safety (better than 5%), so the B overall blends very different results.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 15.5 of 20; 10% of households have no carA+Open →SafetyDOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthSanford Medical Center Fargo 6.4 miles awayB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →Jobs & income$91K median household incomeB+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 1% conserved landB−Open →HistoryC+Open →Civic life3.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Dilworth: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dilworth, and how to reach them.
PowerXcel Energy17.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDilworth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Dilworth’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Minnesota you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereClay County CourthouseClay County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2024
ZIP code5652956529 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dilworth.
Dilworth sends many workers across the state line to West Fargo and has colder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns, but it reports property crime at 3 times the Minnesota rate.
SafetyD
Dilworth’s grade for safety is a D
Property crime runs at 43 per 1,000 residents, 3 times the Minnesota rate, most of it theft. Reported crimes fell from 338 to 216 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Dilworth reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 95% report less.
5%of U.S. towns report more crimeDSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Dilworth1.4
Minnesota2.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Dilworth43
Minnesota14.3
U.S.15.5
5th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
2nd
percentile among MN towns
7
violent crimes reported in 2025
209
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsB+
Public schools in Dilworth beat 72% of Minnesota districts
Its public schools are run by the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton school district. Its one school is below.
72%of MN districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 | 555 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MN on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Dilworth’s workers commute out
55% of working residents cross a state line to work, West Fargo among the top destinations. Jobs based here grew from 762 in 2013 to 1,159.
Most working residents leave Dilworth for work: only 8% work in town. Dilworth’s average trip to work is 19 minutes. Since 2013, Dilworth has added 397 jobs, to 1,159 in 2023.
8%work in town
| Dilworth | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Dilworth8%
Fargo41%
Moorhead22%
West Fargo6%
Felton2%
6 mi
median commute distance
1,159
jobs based in Dilworth
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 98% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
Dilworth ranks healthier than 75% of the country’s towns
Dilworth tracks Minnesota closely on all 32 CDC measures. 74% of Dilworth adults had a checkup this year.
75%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Dilworth | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 75% | 79% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 12% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Minnesota
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Fargo VA Medical Center
4.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
52nd
percentile among MN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Dilworth faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 8 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Dilworth.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
8
paid flood claims since 1979
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Dilworth has snowy winters and pleasant summers
January nights average -0.2°, colder than in 96% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 81.9°.
Dilworth has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. About 53 inches of snow falls in a winter.
53″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter4–21°
Spring32–53°
Summer57–80°
Fall35–55°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 5
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C+
Homes in Dilworth are worth about $294K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Dilworth home is worth about $294,000, up 1% in a year, 16% below the Minnesota typical home.
$294KZillow home value
| Dilworth | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,085 a month | $1,199 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Dilworth$294K
Minnesota$349K
+1%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Younger than Minnesota overall
People 65 and older are 12% of residents (17% statewide). 42% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Dilworth. Dilworth has grown 4.6% since 2020, to 4,823 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
37median age · MN 38.8
| Dilworth | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 12% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 33% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 26% | 23% | 22% |
| Median age | 37 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
DilworthMinnesotaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school24%
Some college19%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.4 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Dilworth | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.8% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.8% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.5% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.1% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.5% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.5% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 23.8% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.1% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.3% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.1% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.4% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,800, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsB−
Conserved land covers 1.2% of Dilworth
0.6 miles of trail in 8 parks and preserves. The trail density in Dilworth is 0.2 miles per square mile.
1.2%conserved
| Dilworth | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.2% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
1.2%
conserved · 26 of 2,198 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Woodbridge Park | — | 8 |
| 2. Cottonwood Park | — | 4 |
| 3. Whistle Stop Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 8 attractions →Fargodome and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Dilworth. Close and well known come first.
5 mi Stadium & arenaFargodome
5 mi MuseumPlains Art Museum
5 mi MuseumFargo Air Museum
8 mi Zoo & aquariumRed River Zoo
4 mi MuseumRourke Art Museum
11 mi MuseumBonanzaville, USASources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fargodome: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Plains Art Museum: AJ LEON, CC BY 2.0 · Fargo Air Museum: Fargo-Moorhead CVB, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Red River Zoo: BrielleMary, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Rourke Art Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bonanzaville, USA: Fargo-Moorhead CVB, CC BY-SA 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dilworth
19pages on Dilworth
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 72% of MN districts · 1 schoolSafetyD1.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than MN on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$294K typical home · up 1% in a yearWork & commuteB+$91K median household income · 1,159 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 23% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Dilworth
Minnesota State University MoorheadUniversity or college · Public · Moorhead3.1 mi$10,428 in-state tuitionConcordia College at MoorheadUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Moorhead3.6 mi$31,170 tuitionNorth Dakota State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Fargo, ND5 mi$11,110 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Dilworth residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Dilworth for work
Where Dilworth’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,159jobs based in Dilworth
8%of working residents work in town
6 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Dilworth’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Dilworth.
MoorheadMoorhead TownshipGlyndon TownshipDilworth
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilworth | #209 | B | C+ | D | B+ | B+ |
| Moorhead · Moorhead Township | #249 | C | C+ | C− | C+ | A− |
| Glyndon Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Glyndon Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Moorhead Township and Moorhead are one community, graded once. Compare Dilworth with a neighbor →
Questions about Dilworth
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dilworth, MN a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Dilworth grades B overall, better than 55% of U.S. towns and #209 of 271 in Minnesota. It grades B+ for health, D for safety and B+ for schools. Safety is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Dilworth, MN expensive?
That is 3.8 years of the area's median household income ($76,756 across the Fargo, ND-MN metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.