Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Bathgate Township. Bathgate Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Bathgate Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 377 in 1890, a peak of 641 in 1900, 47 in 2020. The archive holds 17 old photos and papers going back to 1908 and 3 maps from 1941 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bathgate Township, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Bathgate Township.
Bathgate Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Bathgate Township’s July high is 80°F, below both North Dakota’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
39% of adults have high blood pressure in Bathgate Township, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 31% and U.S. towns at 35%. 41% of Bathgate Township adults have obesity. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Bathgate Township.
| Bathgate Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Bathgate Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.7% | 76.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.8% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
28 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Bathgate Township’s trail density is 1.1 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Bathgate Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Bathgate Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Bathgate is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. It sits on the banks of the Tongue River. The population was 47 at the 2020 census. Bathgate was founded in 1881. In 1908, the North Dakota School for the Blind was placed in Bathgate. The building still stands and is now occupied by a publishing company. Bathgate was the childhood home of former world-champion speed skater and figure skater Norval Baptie.
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Bathgate Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.