Tappen TownshipND
A town of 103, settled in 1882.
Is Tappen Township a good place to live?
Tappen Township’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile, against 0.7 in North Dakota’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Tappen Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
103 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Tappen Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tappen 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 Tappen Township.
In Tappen Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
The peak summer temperature for Tappen Township comes to 82°F, close to North Dakota’s towns (82°F) and below U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The biggest natural risk in Tappen Township is cold waves, at a high overall level
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 65% of U.S. communities. 41% of Tappen Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by inland flooding at 20%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Tappen Township is
For adults in Tappen Township, the share who feel lonely is 28%. Two figures for adults locally: 21% binge drink, 14% report frequent mental distress.
| Tappen Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Tappen Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 3.6% | 3.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Tappen Township keeps 8.8% of its land conserved
Only one of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare has a higher share of conserved land than Tappen Township. 43 miles of trail.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Tappen Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Tappen Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Tappen Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Tappen Township
City in North Dakota, United States
Tappen is a city in Kidder County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 217 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1882
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,772 ft
- ZIP code
- 58487
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Tappen Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tappen Township, ND a good place to live?
Tappen Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.