LomaND
A town of 7, settled in 1905.
Is Loma a good place to live?
Loma’s median age is 68 years, above both North Dakota’s towns (33.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Loma. 35% of the land in Loma is conserved, above both the North Dakota town median (2.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest place to walk is Billings Lake National Wildlife Refuge, 547 acres with 1.5 miles of trail. Loma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
7 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Loma: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Loma, 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 Loma.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Billings Lake National Wildlife Refuge | 1.5 mi | 547 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Loma faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 83% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Loma stands out in North Dakota and nationally: a typical January night there is colder
The January low in Loma is -4°F. Loma has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Loma’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
38% of adults have high blood pressure in Loma. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Loma. 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Loma.
| Loma | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Loma | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 8% | 10.8% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.2% | 8.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Loma
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Loma; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Loma residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Loma
City in North Dakota, United States
Loma is a city in Cavalier County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 10 at the 2020 census. Loma was founded in 1905.
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- Established
- 1905
- Area
- 27 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,572 ft
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Loma
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Loma, ND a good place to live?
Loma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.