DumontMN
A town of 71, settled in 1886.
Is Dumont a good place to live?
Dumont’s mean commuting time is 11 minutes, against 23 minutes in Minnesota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 6 of the 274 Minnesota towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Dumont. Dumont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
71 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Dumont: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dumont, and how to reach them.
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 Dumont.
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Dumont
Dumont’s July high stands at 82°F, close to Minnesota’s towns (82°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Dumont stands out in Minnesota and nationally, with more of its adults who have diabetes
Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 8 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Dumont. In Dumont, two in five adults have high blood pressure. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Dumont is ahead of Minnesota on 2 and behind on 12.
| Dumont | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 10% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 14% |
| What stands out | Dumont | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 76.1% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.8% | 85.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Dumont faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Federal aid has come to Dumont households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2023. On expected storm and flood damage, Dumont sits above 53% of U.S. communities. 48% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 18%.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0% of Dumont is conserved land
0.1 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Dumont’s concentration of trails stands at 0.3 miles per square mile. Parks and preserves in the town: 2, covering 8 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dumont City Park | — | 5 |
| 2. City Park | 0.1 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Dumont
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dumont; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Dumont residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
About Dumont
City in Minnesota, United States
Dumont ( DOO-mont) is a city in Traverse County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 75 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,040 ft
- ZIP code
- 56236
- Area code
- 320
Questions about Dumont
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dumont, MN a good place to live?
Dumont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.