Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a lower January low than Crystal Township. Crystal Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Crystal Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 385 in 1900, 116 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 2 maps from 1944 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Crystal 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 Crystal Township.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Crystal Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Crystal Township’s July high is 80°F, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
40% of Crystal Township adults have high blood pressure, above both the North Dakota town median (31%) and the median of U.S. towns (35%). 13% of Crystal Township adults have diabetes. Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Crystal Township.
| Crystal Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Crystal Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.9% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.1% | 82.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
22 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
| Crystal Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.4% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Crystal Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Crystal Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Crystal is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 116 at the 2020 census. Crystal was founded in 1879.
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Crystal Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.