RaleighND
A town settled in 1911, now home to 20 people.
Is Raleigh a good place to live?
Raleigh’s median age is 71.3 years, against 33.9 years in North Dakota’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only one of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare has a higher January low than Raleigh. Raleigh has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
20 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Raleigh.
Raleigh has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher peak summer temperature than Raleigh. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 4° and about 47 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults in Raleigh have high blood pressure than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
The share of adults in Raleigh who report frequent mental distress is 13%. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Raleigh. Of 32 CDC measures, Raleigh beats the North Dakota average on 4 and trails it on 13. Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Raleigh.
| Raleigh | Typical North Dakota town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 14% |
| What stands out | Raleigh | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17% | 21.3% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 71.2% | 64.9% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11.1% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Raleigh is cold waves, at a moderate overall level
Compared with just over half of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Raleigh is lower. Expected losses in Raleigh break down as 52% from cold waves and 17% from hail.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Raleigh
Moving to Raleigh: who provides what
Raleigh is unincorporated, so Grant County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Raleigh; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Raleigh residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Questions about Raleigh
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Raleigh, ND a good place to live?
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