DeeringND
A town of 93, settled in 1903.
Is Deering a good place to live?
Deering has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
93 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Deering: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Deering, 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 Deering.
Deering has a very low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from wildfire
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Deering than in 86% of U.S. communities. Just over a quarter of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from wildfires, followed by cold waves at 26%. Federal aid has come to Deering households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2014.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Deering
A winter brings about 52 inches of snow, with January nights at 1° and July afternoons at 81°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Deering’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
14% of Deering adults report frequent physical distress. Only one of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare has a higher share of adults who have obesity than Deering. Deering: a fifth of adults have been diagnosed with depression, close to North Dakota’s towns (21%) and below U.S. towns (23%). CDC measures, 32 in all: Deering beats North Dakota on 1 and trails on 4.
| Deering | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 29% | 33% |
| What stands out | Deering | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 85.8% | 82.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.2% | 10.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median home in Deering sells for about $180K
100% of households own their home in Deering.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Deering
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Deering; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Deering residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Deering
City in North Dakota, United States
Deering is a city in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 94 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Deering was founded in 1903.
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- Established
- 1903
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,549 ft
- ZIP code
- 58731
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Deering
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Is Deering, ND a good place to live?
Deering has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.