Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Cooperstown Township’s average trip to work is 9 minutes, against 16 minutes in North Dakota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a lower January low than Cooperstown Township. 33% of the land in Cooperstown Township is conserved, against 2.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Oscar-Zero Missile Alert Facility is on the National Register of Historic Places. Cooperstown Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Cooperstown Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 368 in 1890, a peak of 1,485 in 1970, 983 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1892 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cooperstown 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Cooperstown Township.
20 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile State Historic Site | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities. Since 1997, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Cooperstown Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Cooperstown Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Cooperstown Township’s July high is 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
41% of Cooperstown Township adults have high blood pressure. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Cooperstown Township. 19% of Cooperstown Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Cooperstown Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 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 | Cooperstown Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Cooperstown Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Cooperstown Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Cooperstown is a city in Griggs County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Griggs County. The population was 983 at the 2020 census. Cooperstown was founded in 1882.
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Cooperstown Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
