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Adams TownshipND

A town of 36, settled in 1905.

Is Adams Township a good place to live?

Adams Township’s median age is 71.3 years, above both the North Dakota town median (33.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a lower July high than Adams Township. 21% of the land in Adams Township is conserved, against 2.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Adams Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

36 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Vesta TownshipDewey TownshipSilvesta TownshipVesta TownshipDewey TownshipSilvesta TownshipAdams Township
Getting set up

Moving to Adams Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Adams Township, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerOtter Tail Power11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTri-County Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Adams Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsPark River Area Public School District 8Which school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.gov
Who runs elections hereWalsh County AudiorWalsh County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes58210, 5822958210 85% · 58229 15%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Adams Township.

Natural hazards

Adams Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves

Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Adams Township.

23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
23Low riskLowerHigher
Cold wavesInland floodingWildfire
2
paid flood claims since 1996

FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Outdoors

Adams Township has set aside 20.7% of its land for conservation

25 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.

20.7%conserved
20.7%
conserved · 4,598 of 22,256 acres
25 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Climate

Adams Township stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with a typical January night colder than most

Adams Township’s January low is -3°F. Adams Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain.

35″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter0–17°
Spring27–48°
Summer54–76°
Fall31–51°
Sep 22
typical first frost
May 15
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Compared with most of North Dakota and the rest of the country, fewer of Adams Township’s adults feel lonely

26% of Adams Township adults feel lonely. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Adams Township. 13% of Adams Township adults report frequent mental distress.

Adams TownshipNorth Dakota townsU.S. towns
Feel lonely (CDC PLACES)26%29%33%
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)41%31%35%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)13%15%17%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)13%8.9%12%
32 measures vs. North Dakota
4 better19 too close to call9 worse
What stands outAdams TownshipND
Fewer binge drinkers16.7%21.3%
More adults treating high blood pressure82.7%76.3%
More adults with heart disease9.5%6.1%
First Care Health Center
17.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Adams Township

14pages on Adams Township
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Adams Township; the nearest are

About Adams Township

City in North Dakota, United States

Adams is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 127 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 121 in 2025.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Established
1905
Area
1.0 sq mi
Elevation
1,572 ft
ZIP code
58210
Area code
701

Questions about Adams Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Adams Township, ND a good place to live?

Adams Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.