Auburn, North Dakota sign, 2005
Auburn’s story
143 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1939 on.
- 1883Auburn is settled
AuburnND
A town of 28, settled in 1883.
Is Auburn a good place to live?
68% of residents live below the poverty line in Auburn, against 9.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a lower January low than Auburn. Auburn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
28 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Auburn.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Auburn is inland flooding, at a low overall level
23risk score of 100
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 77% of U.S. communities. 37% of Auburn’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 26%.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Auburn
81°summer high
For Auburn, the July high is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–18°
Spring29–51°
Summer56–79°
Fall33–53°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
81°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Auburn is
14% of adults report frequent physical distress in Auburn. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Auburn. Two figures for adults locally: 14% report frequent mental distress, 20% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Auburn | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 22% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 29% | 33% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
0 better17 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Auburn | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 11.3% | 7.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.7% | 10.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.6% | 5.9% |
Unity Medical Center
6.7 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 Auburn
12pages on Auburn
Getting set up
Moving to Auburn: who provides what
Auburn is unincorporated, so Walsh County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWalsh Rural Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWalsh CountyWalsh County provides services here
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 code5823758237 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.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Auburn; the nearest are
University of North DakotaUniversity or college · Public · Grand Forks43.8 mi$10,951 in-state tuitionNorthland Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Thief River Falls, MN64.2 mi$6,289 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Auburn residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Auburn
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community in North Dakota, United States
Auburn is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 31 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 13 in 2023.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 846 ft
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Auburn
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Auburn, ND a good place to live?
Auburn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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