Edna TownshipND
A town of 80.
Is Edna Township a good place to live?
Edna Township’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, against 16 minutes in North Dakota’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 1 have a higher median age than Edna Township. 47% of the land in Edna Township is conserved, against 2.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Ray Holland Marsh Wildlife Management Area, at 202 acres. Edna Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
80 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Edna Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Edna 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 Edna Township.
Conserved land covers nearly a third of Edna Township
11 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a lower trail density than Edna Township.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ray Holland Marsh Wildlife Management Area | — | 202 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Edna Township
Edna Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. The July high in Edna Township is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Edna Township stands out in North Dakota and nationally: a smaller share of its adults feel lonely
25% of Edna Township adults feel lonely. Only 1 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Edna Township. 12% of Edna Township adults report frequent physical distress.
| Edna Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 36% |
| What stands out | Edna Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.7% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Edna Township, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Edna Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Edna Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Edna Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Edna Township
Township in North Dakota, United States
Edna Township is a civil township in Barnes County in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2000 Census, its population was 74. It is the 20th largest township in the county in terms of both total population and population density.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,430 ft
Questions about Edna Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Edna Township, ND a good place to live?
Edna Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.