Eckelson TownshipND
A town of 96, settled in 1882.
Is Eckelson Township a good place to live?
100% of households own their home in Eckelson Township, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 57% and U.S. towns at 73%. 43% of the land in Eckelson Township is conserved, above both North Dakota’s towns (2.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Eckelson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
96 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Eckelson Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eckelson 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eckelson Township.
Eckelson Township has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
14 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Eckelson Township
Eckelson Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. The July high in Eckelson Township is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A smaller share of adults in Eckelson Township feel lonely than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
26% of adults feel lonely in Eckelson Township. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Eckelson Township. 15% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Eckelson Township.
| Eckelson Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 33% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Eckelson Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.6% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Cold waves leads a moderate hazard risk in Eckelson Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Eckelson Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Eckelson Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Eckelson Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Eckelson Township
Unincorporated community in North Dakota, United States
Eckelson is an unincorporated community in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. Eckelson is west of Sanborn and north of Interstate 94, which has an exit serving Eckelson.
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- Elevation
- 1,476 ft
Questions about Eckelson Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eckelson Township, ND a good place to live?
Eckelson Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.