Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Only 1 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher median age than Ellendale Township. 33% of the land in Ellendale Township is conserved, against 2.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Ellendale Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 761 in 1890, a peak of 1,967 in 1980, 1,125 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 2 maps from 1953 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ellendale 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 Ellendale Township.
19 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 76% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Ellendale Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. At 82°F, Ellendale Township’s July high is near the North Dakota town median (82°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Ellendale Township beats the North Dakota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 20% of adults binge drink in Ellendale Township.
| Ellendale Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 73% | 79% |
| What stands out | Ellendale Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Ellendale Township
About 0 of every 100 Ellendale Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Ellendale is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Dickey County. The population was 1,125 at the 2020 census. Ellendale was founded in 1882. Ellendale is the home of Trinity Bible College, located on the former campus of the North Dakota State Normal and Industrial School and the Ellendale Opera House currently under renovation.
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Ellendale Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.