Moran TownshipND
A town of 64.
Is Moran Township a good place to live?
11% of the land in Moran Township is conserved, against 2.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area, at 293 acres. Moran Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
64 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Moran Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Moran 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Moran Township.
Very low risk in Moran Township, with cold waves at the top
Of the losses FEMA expects in Moran Township, 46% come from cold waves and 21% from inland flooding. Compared with 84% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is lower. 6 flood insurance claims have been paid locally since 1997.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Moran Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Moran Township’s typical July afternoon high is 82°F, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Protected land: 10.7% of Moran Township
Trails total 11 miles in 2 parks and preserves. Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a lower concentration of trails than Moran Township.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area | 0.4 mi | 293 |
| 2. Stack Slough Wildlife Management Area | — | 279 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Moran Township stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
Moran Township: 18% of adults binge drink. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Moran Township. 13% of adults in Moran Township report frequent mental distress; 28% feel lonely.
| Moran Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 31% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Moran Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.5% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Moran Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Moran Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Moran Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Questions about Moran Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Moran Township, ND a good place to live?
Moran Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.