Gilstrap TownshipND
A town of 23, settled in 1907.
Is Gilstrap Township a good place to live?
38% of residents live below the poverty line in Gilstrap Township, 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 higher July high than Gilstrap Township. Gilstrap Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
23 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Gilstrap Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Gilstrap 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 Gilstrap Township.
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Gilstrap Township
Gilstrap Township has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. At 6°F, Gilstrap Township’s January low is above the North Dakota town median (2°F) but below the median of U.S. towns (22°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Gilstrap Township’s adults have diabetes than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
14% of adults have diabetes in Gilstrap Township. Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Gilstrap Township. 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Gilstrap Township.
| Gilstrap Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 22% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Gilstrap Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.1% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.7% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Gilstrap Township, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Gilstrap Township has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
31 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Gilstrap Township’s trail density is 0.9 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Gilstrap Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Gilstrap Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Gilstrap Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Gilstrap Township
Township in Adams County, North Dakota
Gilstrap Township is a township in Adams County, North Dakota, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 20. Gilstrap Township has one unincorporated community, Petrel.
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Questions about Gilstrap Township
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Is Gilstrap Township, ND a good place to live?
Gilstrap Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.