Empire TownshipND
A town of 119.
Is Empire Township a good place to live?
Empire Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
119 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Empire Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Empire 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 Empire Township.
In Empire Township, the median household income runs higher than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
The share of residents in Empire Township who live below the poverty line is 25%, against 9.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Fargo (48%), West Fargo (10%) and Moorhead (6%). Half the trips to work are shorter than 28 miles.
| Empire Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $166,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Empire Township
The town’s July high is 82°F, near the North Dakota town median (82°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Empire Township stands out in North Dakota and nationally: a smaller share of its adults feel lonely
Just over one in ten adults report frequent mental distress in Empire Township. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Empire Township. Also worth knowing: of 32 CDC measures, Empire Township beats the North Dakota average on 12 and trails it on 4. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a lower share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Empire Township.
| Empire Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Empire Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Empire Township, with strong wind at the top
Of the losses FEMA expects in Empire Township, 34% come from strong winds and 20% from hail. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage here than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0% of Empire Township is conserved land
14 miles of trail. The concentration of trails for Empire Township comes to 0.4 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Empire Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Empire Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Empire Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
100% of working residents leave Empire Township for work
Where Empire Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Empire Township
Township in North Dakota, US
Empire Township is a township in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 111 at the 2020 census. A portion of the unincorporated community of Absaraka lies within Empire Township.
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Questions about Empire Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Empire Township, ND a good place to live?
Empire Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.