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North Dakota›McLean County

Lake Williams TownshipND

A town of 76.

Is Lake Williams Township a good place to live?

100% of households own their home in Lake Williams Township, above both North Dakota’s towns (57%) and U.S. towns (73%). 32% of the land in Lake Williams Township is conserved, above both North Dakota’s towns (2.8%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Lake Williams Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

76 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Wise TownshipTurtle Lake TownshipMedicine Hill TownshipWise TownshipTurtle Lake TownshipMedicine Hill TownshipLake Williams Township
Getting set up

Moving to Lake Williams Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Lake Williams Township, and how to reach them.

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PowerOtter Tail Power11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Turtle Lake water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lake Williams Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsTurtle Lake-Mercer Public School District 72Which school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.gov
Who runs elections hereMcLean County AuditorMcLean County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2022
ZIP code5857558575 100%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 Lake Williams Township.

Outdoors

Nearly a third of Lake Williams Township is conserved land

45 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. The trail density in Lake Williams Township is 1.3 miles per square mile.

31.6%conserved
31.6%
conserved · 7,142 of 22,594 acres
45 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Natural hazards

Low risk in Lake Williams Township, with cold waves at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities.

23risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
23Low riskLowerHigher
Cold wavesInland floodingHail

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

Lake Williams Township has snowy winters and pleasant summers

Lake Williams Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Lake Williams Township’s July high is 82°F.

44″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter5–23°
Spring29–52°
Summer54–79°
Fall32–54°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 14
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

Lake Williams Township stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure

41% of Lake Williams Township adults have high blood pressure. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Lake Williams Township. 20% of Lake Williams Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.

Lake Williams TownshipNorth Dakota townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)41%31%35%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)13%15%17%
Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES)30%33%36%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)18%22%16%
32 measures vs. North Dakota
9 better14 too close to call9 worse
What stands outLake Williams TownshipND
Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off4.4%5.8%
Fewer adults facing housing insecurity6.9%8.9%
More adults who have had cancer12%8.2%
CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake
3.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Lake Williams Township

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After high school

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Is Lake Williams Township, ND a good place to live?

Lake Williams Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.