132 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 2 maps from 1949 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1894Manfred Township is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

A town of 34, settled in 1894.
Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 1 have a lower July high than Manfred Township. Manfred Township has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Vang Evangelical Lutheran Church and Manfred Historic District. Manfred Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 2 maps from 1949 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Manfred Township, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Manfred Township.
Manfred Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. At -1°F, Manfred Township’s January low is where North Dakota’s towns sit at 2°F and U.S. towns at 22°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
42% of Manfred Township adults have high blood pressure, above both North Dakota’s towns (31%) and U.S. towns (35%). 15% of Manfred Township adults have diabetes. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a lower share of adults who binge drink than Manfred Township.
| Manfred Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 22% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 14% |
| What stands out | Manfred Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.2% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.1% | 76.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
21 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Heimdal Wildlife Management Area, at 40 acres.
| Manfred Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.6 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 2.5% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Heimdal Wildlife Management Area | — | 40 |
| 2. Manfred Wildlife Management Area | — | 35 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Manfred Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Manfred Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Unincorporated community in North Dakota, United States
Manfred is an unincorporated community in Wells County, North Dakota, United States. Manfred is located along U.S. Route 52 and the Canadian Pacific Railway, 10.1 miles (16.3 km) east-southeast of Harvey. The Vang Evangelical Lutheran Church, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in Manfred.
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Manfred Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.