Dahlen, North Dakota (2005), 2005
Dahlen Township’s story
113 years in pictures
The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
- 1913Dahlen Township is settled
Dahlen TownshipND
A town of 57, settled in 1913.
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: afiler from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
57
2025 Census estimate · −1.7% since 2020
Median home value
$159K
Census ACS
Household income
$138K
median
Median age
59.6
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Dahlen Township a good place to live?
Dahlen Township’s median household income is $138,000, above both North Dakota’s towns ($73,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher median age than Dahlen Township. Dahlen Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
57 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Sarnia TownshipElkmount TownshipCleveland TownshipNash TownshipDahlen Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Dahlen Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dahlen Township, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTri-County 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 Dahlen Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections hereNelson County AuditorNelson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes58224, 58272, 5825958224 60% · 58272 24% · 58259 16%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 Dahlen Township.
Climate
Dahlen Township stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
Dahlen Township’s July high is 79°F, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Dahlen Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–18°
Spring28–49°
Summer55–77°
Fall32–51°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+1.3°
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, more of Dahlen Township’s adults have high blood pressure
40% of Dahlen Township adults have high blood pressure. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Dahlen Township. 12% of Dahlen Township adults have diabetes.
| Dahlen Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 22% | 16% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
4 better20 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Dahlen Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 72.1% | 64.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.2% |
First Care Health Center
19.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
7% of Dahlen Township is conserved land
27 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of conserved land than Dahlen Township.
7%conserved
| Dahlen Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.8 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
7%
conserved · 1,600 of 22,852 acres
27 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Cold waves leads a moderate hazard risk in Dahlen Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesHailInland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dahlen Township
16pages on Dahlen Township
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dahlen Township; the nearest are
Lake Region State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Devils Lake42.1 mi$5,520 in-state tuitionUniversity of North DakotaUniversity or college · Public · Grand Forks43.8 mi$10,951 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Dahlen Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Dahlen Township
Census-designated place & unincorporated community in North Dakota, United States
Dahlen (Urban East Norwegian: [ˈdɑːɳ]) is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. It was not counted separately during the 2000 census, but was included in the 2010 census, where a population of 18 was reported. The population was 17 at the 2020 census. Dahlen is also the home to North Dakota's third tallest tower, the WDAZ TV Tower, which is 445.2 meters (1,461 feet) tall. The tower is used by television station WDAZ of Grand Forks. The tower was also used by KGFE of Grand Forks until an ice storm damaged equipment in 2004.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,414 ft
- ZIP code
- 58224
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Dahlen Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dahlen Township, ND a good place to live?
Dahlen Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.