Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
62% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Mayville Township, above both North Dakota’s towns (30%) and U.S. towns (29%). No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher median age than Mayville Township. Mayville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Mayville Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 657 in 1890, a peak of 2,554 in 1970, 1,854 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1892 and 2 maps from 1967 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mayville 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 Mayville Township.
Mayville Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Mayville Township’s July high is 81°F, against 82°F in North Dakota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities. Since 1997, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mayville Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Mayville Township beats the North Dakota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 21% of Mayville Township adults binge drink.
| Mayville Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 73% | 79% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 11% | 14% |
| What stands out | Mayville Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.7% | 10.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
11 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a lower trail density than Mayville Township.
| Mayville Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.4% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. WIllowood Park | — | 4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Mayville Township
About 5 of every 100 Mayville Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Mayville is a city in Traill County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,854 at the 2020 census. Mayville is the largest community in Traill County. It was founded in 1881. It is named for May Arnold, the first white child born in the immediate area. Mayville is often grouped with the neighboring city of Portland and called "May-Port". It is home to Mayville State University.
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Mayville Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.