Carpenter TownshipND
A town of 44, established in 1903.
Is Carpenter Township a good place to live?
Carpenter Township’s mean commuting time is 11 minutes, below both North Dakota’s towns (16 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 24 North Dakota towns, just one has a lower typical July afternoon high than Carpenter Township. 11% of the land in Carpenter Township is conserved, above both North Dakota’s towns (2.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Carpenter Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
44 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Carpenter Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Carpenter 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Carpenter Township.
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Carpenter Township
Among 24 North Dakota towns, just one has a lower January low than Carpenter Township. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to -2° and about 35 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Carpenter Township keeps 11.3% of its land conserved
13 miles of trail. The density of trails in Carpenter Township is 0.4 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
More of Carpenter Township’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
Only one of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Carpenter Township. 19% of Carpenter Township adults have been diagnosed with depression. Against the North Dakota average, Carpenter Township comes out ahead on 3 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 9. Among adults here, 13% report frequent mental distress and 27% feel lonely.
| Carpenter Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Carpenter Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.5% | 64.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Carpenter Township has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from strong wind
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Carpenter Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Carpenter Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Carpenter Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Questions about Carpenter Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Carpenter Township, ND a good place to live?
Carpenter Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.