Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Tolna’s median age is 64.3 years, above both the North Dakota town median (33.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 21 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Tolna. Tolna has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Tolna beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 209 in 1910, a peak of 291 in 1960, 136 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 2009 and 2 maps from 1930 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tolna, 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 Tolna.
Tolna has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. At 80°F, Tolna’s July high is where North Dakota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The median household income in Tolna is $40,000. Most working residents leave Tolna for work: only 0% work in town. 14% of Tolna residents live below the poverty line.
| Tolna | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 18 minutes | 16 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
11% of adults report frequent mental distress in Tolna. Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Tolna. 14% of adults report frequent physical distress in Tolna.
| Tolna | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 22% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 29% | 33% |
| What stands out | Tolna | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 5.8% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.8% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Tolna; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Tolna residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Tolna is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 136 at the 2020 census. Tolna was founded in 1906.
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Tolna has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.