PerthND
A town of 6, settled in 1889.
Is Perth a good place to live?
Perth’s median age is 68.3 years, above both the North Dakota town median (33.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower July high than Perth. Perth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
6 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Perth: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Perth, 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 Perth.
Compared with most of North Dakota and the rest of the country, a typical January night in Perth is colder
Perth’s January low is -4°F, against 2°F in North Dakota’s towns and 22°F across U.S. towns. Perth has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Low risk in Perth, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Perth stands out in North Dakota and nationally: a larger share of its adults have diabetes
17% of adults have diabetes in Perth. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Perth. 44% of adults have obesity in Perth.
| Perth | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 8.9% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 22% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 14% |
| What stands out | Perth | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.5% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.4% | 76.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.9% | 10.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Perth
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Perth; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Perth residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Questions about Perth
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Perth, ND a good place to live?
Perth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.