Ardoch, North Dakota, 2001
Ardoch’s story
145 years in pictures
Census counts: 214 in 1890, a peak of 298 in 1900, 31 in 2020. The archive holds 13 old photos and papers going back to 2001 and 3 maps from 1926 on.
- 1881Ardoch is settled
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Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0
Is Ardoch a good place to live?
Ardoch has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Ardoch stand out
Where Ardoch beats most towns.
Small town
31 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Ardoch: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ardoch, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAgassiz Water Users DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Ardoch’s trash rules yet
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections hereWalsh County AudiorWalsh County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code5826158261 100%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 Ardoch.
Climate
Ardoch has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Ardoch’s midsummer high is 81°F, close to North Dakota’s towns (82°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
48″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter2–19°
Spring30–51°
Summer56–79°
Fall33–53°
Sep 27
typical first frost
May 16
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A smaller share of adults in Ardoch feel lonely than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Ardoch. Among adults in the town, 13% report frequent mental distress, below both the North Dakota town median (15%) and the median of U.S. towns (17%). For adults here, the share who report frequent physical distress is 14%. Also worth knowing: only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Ardoch.
| Ardoch | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
2 better17 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Ardoch | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.4% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 85.5% | 82.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 6.1% |
Unity Medical Center
14.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Ardoch: inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Ardoch, 50% come from inland flooding and 21% from cold waves. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Ardoch after 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2009.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ardoch
13pages on Ardoch
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ardoch; the nearest are
University of North DakotaUniversity or college · Public · Grand Forks23.1 mi$10,951 in-state tuitionNorthland Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Thief River Falls, MN54.5 mi$6,289 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Ardoch residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Ardoch
City in North Dakota, United States
Ardoch is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 31 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 31 in 2025.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1881
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 827 ft
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Ardoch
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ardoch, ND a good place to live?
Ardoch has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.