Larson, North Dakota, 2008
Larson’s story
119 years in pictures
Census counts: 114 in 1920, 9 in 2020. The archive holds 14 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 2 maps from 1947 on.
- 1907Larson is settled
LarsonND
10 people live in this town, settled in 1907.
Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
10
Census survey, 2020–24
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Larson a good place to live?
100% of residents live below the poverty line in Larson, above both North Dakota’s towns (9.8%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only one of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare has a lower typical July afternoon high than Larson. Larson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
10 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Larson: who provides what
Larson is unincorporated, so Burke County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerMontana-Dakota Utilities11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterR & T Water SystemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBurke CountyBurke County provides services here
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections hereBurke County AuditorBurke County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5872758727 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 Larson.
Natural hazards
Larson has a very low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from cold waves
Larson’s natural-hazard score from FEMA is recorded as 12 of 100. FEMA puts 51% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to cold waves, and 24% to inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 88% of U.S. communities.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Larson
A July afternoon gets to about 80° and a January night to -1°, and about 41 inches of snow fall in a winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter2–21°
Spring28–51°
Summer52–78°
Fall29–53°
Sep 23
typical first frost
May 17
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Larson is
Among adults in Larson, 32% sleep under 7 hours. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Larson is ahead of North Dakota on 3 and behind on 1. 20% of adults in Larson binge drink; 28% feel lonely.
| Larson | Typical North Dakota town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
3 better28 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Larson | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.2% |
St. Luke's Hospital
19.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Larson
11pages on Larson
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Larson; the nearest are
Williston State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Williston61.2 mi$6,128 in-state tuitionNueta Hidatsa Sahnish CollegeUniversity or college · Public · New Town65.2 mi$3,870 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Larson residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Larson
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community in North Dakota, United States
Larson is a former city and current census-designated place in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 9 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1907
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,929 ft
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Larson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Larson, ND a good place to live?
Larson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.