Conway, North Dakota, 2006
Conway’s story
141 years in pictures
Census counts: 228 in 1890, 15 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1963 on.
- 1885Conway is settled
ConwayND
A town of 14, settled in 1885.
Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
14
2025 Census estimate · +7.7% since 2020
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
40.8
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Conway a good place to live?
Conway has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
14 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Conway: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Conway, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWalsh Rural Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Conway’s trash rules yet
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 code5823358233 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Conway.
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: low risk in Conway, mostly inland flooding
The FEMA hazard score for Conway comes to 23 of 100. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 37% come from inland flooding and 26% from cold waves. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities.
23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers: that is Conway’s year
Conway’s midsummer high stands at 81°F.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter2–19°
Spring29–51°
Summer56–79°
Fall33–53°
Oct 7
typical first frost
May 4
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of North Dakota and the rest of the country, fewer of Conway’s adults feel lonely
Conway: 78% of adults had a checkup this year. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Conway. The share of adults in Conway who report frequent physical distress is 14%, above North Dakota’s towns (11%) and close to U.S. towns (14%). CDC measures, 32 in all: Conway beats North Dakota on 3 and trails on 9.
| Conway | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
3 better20 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Conway | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.2% | 82.7% |
| More adults with diabetes | 12.9% | 9.8% |
First Care Health Center
11.8 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 Conway
15pages on Conway
The big questions
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Conway; the nearest are
University of North DakotaUniversity or college · Public · Grand Forks35.2 mi$10,951 in-state tuitionLake Region State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Devils Lake55.5 mi$5,520 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Conway residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Conway
City in North Dakota, United States
Conway is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 15 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 14 in 2024.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1885
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Conway
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Conway, ND a good place to live?
Conway has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.