Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Powers Lake Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Powers Lake Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 251 in 1920, a peak of 633 in 1960, 385 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1953 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Powers Lake 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 Powers Lake Township.
On expected storm and flood damage, Powers Lake Township sits below 84% of U.S. communities. 45% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by inland flooding at 20%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Powers Lake Township’s midsummer high stands at 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
9% of adults worry about having enough food in Powers Lake Township, against 12% in North Dakota’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Powers Lake Township is ahead of North Dakota on 4 and behind on 4. The share of adults in Powers Lake Township who binge drink: 20%.
| Powers Lake Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 22% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 36% |
| What stands out | Powers Lake Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.4% | 10.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The density of trails in Powers Lake Township is 1.1 miles per square mile. 39 miles of trail.
| Powers Lake Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 1.1 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.2% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Powers Lake Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Powers Lake Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Powers Lake is a city in Burke County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 385 at the 2020 census.
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Powers Lake Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.