Clifton TownshipND
A town of 71.
Is Clifton Township a good place to live?
Clifton Township’s median age is 59.3 years, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 33.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Clifton Township. 16% of the land in Clifton Township is conserved, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 2.8% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Clifton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
71 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Clifton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clifton 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 Clifton Township.
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Clifton Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Clifton Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Clifton Township’s July high is 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Clifton Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by strong wind
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A smaller share of adults feel lonely in Clifton Township than in most of North Dakota or the rest of the country
26% of Clifton Township adults feel lonely. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Clifton Township. 12% of Clifton Township adults report frequent physical distress.
| Clifton Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 33% | 36% |
| What stands out | Clifton Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Clifton Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Clifton Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Clifton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Clifton Township
Township in North Dakota, US
Clifton Township is a township in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 89 at the 2020 census.
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Questions about Clifton Township
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Is Clifton Township, ND a good place to live?
Clifton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.