CathayND
A town of 19, settled in 1893.
Is Cathay a good place to live?
Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 1 have a lower July high than Cathay. Cathay’s trail density is 2.5 miles per square mile, above both the North Dakota town median (0.7) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Cathay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
19 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Cathay: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cathay, 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 Cathay.
In Cathay, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Cathay has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. At -1°F, Cathay’s January low is against 2°F in North Dakota’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Cold waves leads a low hazard risk in Cathay
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A larger share of adults in Cathay have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
38% of Cathay adults have high blood pressure. Only 1 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Cathay. 39% of Cathay adults have obesity.
| Cathay | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 22% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 8.9% | 12% |
| What stands out | Cathay | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.3% | 82.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cathay Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Cathay
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Cathay; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Cathay residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Cathay
City in North Dakota, United States
Cathay is a city in Wells County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 20 at the 2020 census. Cathay was founded in 1893.
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- Established
- 1893
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,581 ft
- ZIP code
- 58422
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Cathay
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cathay, ND a good place to live?
Cathay has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.