Hamilton, North Dakota, 2007
Hamilton Township’s story
144 years in pictures
Census counts: 257 in 1890, 46 in 2020. The archive holds 30 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1941 on.
- 1882Hamilton Township is settled
Hamilton TownshipND
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
54
2025 Census estimate · −3.6% since 2020
Median home value
$143K
Census ACS
Median age
55.5
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Hamilton Township a good place to live?
Hamilton Township’s median age is 55.5 years, against 33.9 years in North Dakota’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower January low than Hamilton Township. Hamilton Township’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile, against 0.7 in North Dakota’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Hamilton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hamilton Township stand out
Where Hamilton Township beats most towns.
Small town
54 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Bathgate TownshipCavalier TownshipSt. Thomas TownshipCarlisle TownshipHamilton Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hamilton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hamilton Township, and how to reach them.
PowerOtter Tail Power11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Hamilton Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections herePembina County AuditorPembina County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes58238, 58236, 5822058238 54% · 58236 28% · 58220 18%Census 2020
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 Hamilton Township.
Natural hazards
Hamilton Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Hamilton Township
Hamilton Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. The July high in Hamilton Township is 80°F.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–17°
Spring29–50°
Summer55–78°
Fall33–52°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 12
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Hamilton Township’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
39% of adults have high blood pressure in Hamilton Township. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Hamilton Township. 42% of adults have obesity in Hamilton Township.
| Hamilton Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
3 better19 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Hamilton Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 70.8% | 64.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.2% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.8% | 6.1% |
Pembina County Memorial Hospital
10.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Hamilton Township has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
51 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 28,346 acres
51 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hamilton Township
14pages on Hamilton Township
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hamilton Township; the nearest are
University of North DakotaUniversity or college · Public · Grand Forks61.8 mi$10,951 in-state tuitionNorthland Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Thief River Falls, MN75.5 mi$6,289 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Hamilton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Hamilton Township
City in North Dakota, United States
Hamilton is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 46 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1882
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 827 ft
- ZIP code
- 58238
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Hamilton Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hamilton Township, ND a good place to live?
Hamilton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.