PekinND
A town of 74, settled in 1906.
Is Pekin a good place to live?
Pekin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
74 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Pekin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pekin, 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 Pekin.
Pekin stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with a typical July afternoon cooler than most
Winters in Pekin are cold, snowy and summers pleasant, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to -3° and about 60 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Pekin’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Pekin. Pekin: 20% of adults have been diagnosed with depression. 38% of adults have obesity here, where North Dakota’s towns sit at 37% and U.S. towns at 35%. Against the North Dakota average, Pekin comes out ahead on 3 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 5.
| Pekin | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 22% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| What stands out | Pekin | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 72.1% | 64.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.8% | 76.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.8% | 8.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Pekin is cold waves, at a moderate overall level
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 52% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Pekin households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2009. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 31% come from cold waves and 23% from hail.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Pekin
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pekin; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Pekin residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Pekin
City in North Dakota, United States
Pekin ( PEEK-in) is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 75 at the 2020 census. The first European settlers immigrated to the area in the mid-19th century and Pekin was founded in 1906.
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- Established
- 1906
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,476 ft
- ZIP code
- 58361
- Area code
- 701
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Is Pekin, ND a good place to live?
Pekin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.