Harlem TownshipND
A town of 32, settled in 1887.
Is Harlem Township a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is Bauer Waterfowl Production Area, at 166 acres. Harlem Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
32 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Harlem Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Harlem 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 Harlem Township.
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NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards: low risk in Harlem Township, mostly cold waves
In Harlem Township, the FEMA hazard score is 33 of 100, below both the North Dakota town median (40 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). Expected losses in Harlem Township break down as 38% from cold waves and 19% from hail. Also worth knowing: the national flood insurance program has paid one claim locally since 2011.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Harlem Township stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
The share of adults in Harlem Township who have been diagnosed with depression is 19%, below both North Dakota’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (23%). Only one of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare has a higher share of adults who have obesity than Harlem Township. 13% of adults have diabetes locally. Of 32 CDC measures, Harlem Township beats the North Dakota average on 3 and trails it on 9.
| Harlem Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Harlem Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.7% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
7.5% of Harlem Township is conserved land
Trails run 23 miles in 2 parks and preserves. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of conserved land than Harlem Township. The trail density locally is 0.6 miles per square mile.
| Harlem Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.5% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bauer Waterfowl Production Area | — | 166 |
| 2. Litchfield Waterfowl Production Area | 0.2 mi | 158 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Harlem Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Harlem Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Harlem Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Questions about Harlem Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Harlem Township, ND a good place to live?
Harlem Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.