EsmondND
A town of 91, settled in 1901.
Is Esmond a good place to live?
50% of residents live below the poverty line in Esmond, against 9.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Esmond. Esmond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
91 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Esmond: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Esmond, 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 Esmond.
Esmond has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Esmond has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. At 80°F, Esmond’s July high is below both North Dakota’s towns (82°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Low risk in Esmond, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A larger share of adults in Esmond have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
45% of adults have high blood pressure in Esmond. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Esmond. 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Esmond.
| Esmond | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 29% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 14% |
| What stands out | Esmond | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.9% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83% | 76.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.8% | 10.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Esmond
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Esmond; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Esmond residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Esmond
City in North Dakota, United States
Esmond is a city in Benson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 91 at the 2020 census. Esmond was founded in 1901.
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- Established
- 1901
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,621 ft
- ZIP code
- 58332
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Esmond
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Esmond, ND a good place to live?
Esmond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.