LoraineND
A town of 8, settled in 1907.
Is Loraine a good place to live?
Loraine has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
8 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Loraine: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Loraine, 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 Loraine.
The FEMA risk score in Loraine is lower than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
Federal aid has come to Loraine households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2011. FEMA puts 57% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to cold waves, and 21% to inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 94% of U.S. communities.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Loraine’s year
Among 24 North Dakota towns, just one has a lower typical July afternoon high than Loraine. July afternoons reach 80° and January nights drop to -1°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Loraine stands out in North Dakota and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
Loraine: 77% of adults had a checkup this year. In Loraine, a fifth of adults have been diagnosed with depression, against 21% in North Dakota’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns. CDC measures, 32 in all: Loraine beats North Dakota on 3 and trails on 7.
| Loraine | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Loraine | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 76.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Loraine
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Loraine; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Loraine residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Loraine
City in North Dakota, United States
Loraine is a city in Renville County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 9 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Loraine was founded in 1907 and is said to have been named by Mohall banker Sherwood H. Sleeper (namesake of Sherwood) for Fort La Reine, one of the forts of the exploration directed by Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye in the 18th century.
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- Established
- 1907
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,631 ft
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Loraine
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Loraine, ND a good place to live?
Loraine has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.