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Alexander Township’s median age is 61.5 years, above both the North Dakota town median (33.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Alexander Township. 11% of the land in Alexander Township is conserved, above both North Dakota’s towns (2.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Alexander Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Alexander Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 386 in 1930, 319 in 2020. The archive holds 17 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1953 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Alexander Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Alexander Township.
Alexander Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. The July high in Alexander Township is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
26 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
41% of Alexander Township adults have high blood pressure. Only 1 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Alexander Township. 18% of Alexander Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Alexander Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.9% | 12% |
| What stands out | Alexander Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.1% | 21.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.4% | 8.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.1% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Alexander Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Alexander Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
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Alexander Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.