AlsenND
A town of 29, settled in 1905.
Is Alsen a good place to live?
No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a lower July high than Alsen. 23% of the land in Alsen is conserved, above both the North Dakota town median (2.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Alsen has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
29 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Alsen: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Alsen, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Alsen.
Very low risk in Alsen, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 83% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
23.3% of Alsen is conserved land
8.4 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a lower trail density than Alsen.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Alsen, a typical January night runs colder than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
At -4°F, Alsen’s January low is below both North Dakota’s towns (2°F) and U.S. towns (22°F). Alsen has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Alsen than in most of North Dakota or the rest of the country
38% of Alsen adults have high blood pressure. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Alsen. 20% of Alsen adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Alsen | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Alsen | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Alsen
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Alsen; the nearest are
College town 18 of every 100 Alsen residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Alsen
City in North Dakota, United States
Alsen is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 32 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 29 in 2025.
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- Established
- 1905
- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,581 ft
- ZIP code
- 58311
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Alsen
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Alsen, ND a good place to live?
Alsen has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.