LuverneND
A town of 27, settled in 1912.
Is Luverne a good place to live?
23% of residents live below the poverty line in Luverne, above both North Dakota’s towns (9.8%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Luverne. Luverne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
27 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Luverne: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Luverne, 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 Luverne.
Luverne has snowy winters and pleasant summers
In Luverne, the typical July afternoon high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Fewer of Luverne’s adults feel lonely than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
Among adults in Luverne, 78% had a checkup this year. Only one of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare has a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Luverne. 18% of Luverne adults say their health is fair or poor, above the North Dakota town median (16%) and near the median of U.S. towns (19%). Also worth knowing: of 32 CDC measures, Luverne beats the North Dakota average on 13 and trails it on 8.
| Luverne | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 29% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 17% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.9% | 12% |
| What stands out | Luverne | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.7% | 10.8% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.8% | 8.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.5% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Luverne, mostly strong wind
Expected losses in Luverne break down as 34% from strong winds and 22% from cold waves. One declared disaster, in 2009, has brought federal aid to Luverne households. Its FEMA hazard score stands at 48 of 100.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Luverne
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Luverne; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Luverne residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Luverne
City in North Dakota, United States
Luverne is a city in Steele County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 28 at the 2020 census. Luverne was founded in 1912.
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- Established
- 1912
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,417 ft
- ZIP code
- 58056
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Luverne
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Luverne, ND a good place to live?
Luverne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.