114 years in pictures
Census counts: 258 in 1930, 87 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
- 1912Karlsruhe Township is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

14% of the land in Karlsruhe Township is conserved, against 2.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Karlsruhe Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Karlsruhe Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 258 in 1930, 87 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Karlsruhe 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Karlsruhe Township.
Expected losses in Karlsruhe Township break down as 36% from cold waves and 21% from inland flooding.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical July afternoon high for Karlsruhe Township comes to 81°F, close to North Dakota’s towns (82°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The concentration of trails for Karlsruhe Township comes to 0.8 miles per square mile. 29 miles of trail.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The share of adults in Karlsruhe Township who report frequent mental distress: 13%. Only one of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare has a higher share of adults who have obesity than Karlsruhe Township. CDC measures, 32 in all: Karlsruhe Township beats North Dakota on 2 and trails on 11.
| Karlsruhe Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 31% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| What stands out | Karlsruhe Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86% | 82.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.1% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Karlsruhe Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Karlsruhe Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Karlsruhe ( KARLSS-roo) is a city in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 87 at the 2020 census. Karlsruhe was founded in 1912. Old Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Wrought-Iron Cross Site, in or near Karlsruhe, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Karlsruhe features works by the artist Count Berthold von Imhoff. Karlsruhe is also included in the Minot micropolitan statistical area.
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Karlsruhe Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.