Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Hunter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Hunter beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 194 in 1890, a peak of 446 in 1960, 332 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 2 maps from 1967 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hunter, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Hunter.
13% of residents live below the poverty line in Hunter, against 9.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Most working residents leave Hunter for work: only 4% work in town. The average commute for Hunter comes to 27 minutes. The top destinations are Fargo (46%), West Fargo (10%) and Grand Forks (5%).
| Hunter | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.2% | 39% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 5.6% | 11% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
87% of Hunter households are owner-occupiers. Homes locally are typically worth about $213,000, down 1.8% in a year, 27% below the North Dakota typical home.
| Hunter | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 57% | 73% |
| Median rent | $650 a month | $977 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
In Hunter, the July high is 82°F, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults 18 to 64 in Hunter, 5.3% have no health insurance. Two figures for adults locally: 30% sleep under 7 hours, 17% get no exercise outside work.
| Hunter | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 33% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 23% | 25% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| What stands out | Hunter | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.5% | 10.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.3% | 10.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Federal aid has come to Hunter households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2025. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 53% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 34% come from strong winds and 20% from hail.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Hunter; the nearest are
About 8 of every 100 Hunter residents are enrolled in college, about the same as North Dakota.
Where Hunter’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in North Dakota, United States
Hunter is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 332 at the 2020 census. The city was founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1885.
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Hunter has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.