Western TownshipND
A town of 77.
Is Western Township a good place to live?
Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a lower median age than Western Township. The biggest place to walk is Lonetree Wildlife Management Area, 2,388 acres with 9 miles of trail. Western Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
77 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Western Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Western 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 Western Township.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lonetree Wildlife Management Area | 9 mi | 2,388 |
| 2. Harvey Dam Wildlife Management Area | — | 409 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Western Township
Western Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. At 81°F, Western Township’s July high is where North Dakota’s towns sit at 82°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Cold waves leads a low hazard risk in Western Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Western Township stands out in North Dakota and nationally, with more of its adults who have high blood pressure
42% of Western Township adults have high blood pressure. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Western Township. 20% of Western Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Western Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| What stands out | Western Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.6% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.7% | 76.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Western Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Western Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Western Township residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
Questions about Western Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Western Township, ND a good place to live?
Western Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.