Writing Rock TownshipND
A town of 4, established in 1916.
Is Writing Rock Township a good place to live?
Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 1 have a lower July high than Writing Rock Township. 37% of the land in Writing Rock Township is conserved, against 2.8% in North Dakota’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Writing Rock Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
4 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Writing Rock Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Writing Rock 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.
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In Writing Rock Township, the FEMA risk score runs lower than in the typical North Dakota or U.S. town
At 0 of 100, Writing Rock Township’s FEMA risk score is below both North Dakota’s towns (40 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100).
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Writing Rock Township has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
44 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Writing Rock Township’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Writing Rock Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Writing Rock Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Writing Rock Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. July afternoons reach 81°, January nights drop to 0° and about 37 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Writing Rock Township is
Writing Rock Township beats the North Dakota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 22% of adults binge drink in Writing Rock Township.
| Writing Rock Township | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 22% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 29% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 75% | 73% | 79% |
| What stands out | Writing Rock Township | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.3% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.5% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Writing Rock Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Writing Rock Township; the nearest are
About Writing Rock Township
Township in North Dakota, United States
Writing Rock Township is a township in Divide County, North Dakota, United States. The township itself was established in 1916 and named after the Native American engraved stone found in Section 18. Writing Rock State Historic Site, established in 1936, is located within the township.
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Is Writing Rock Township, ND a good place to live?
Writing Rock Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.