Dows township, North Dakota
Dows township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Dows township is a geographic entity located in Cass County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 34. The land area covers 36.01 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 34 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | Suppressed | — | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2 | ±3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 17 | ±23 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2 | ±3 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15 | ±23 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | Data unavailable | — |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±333.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Unemployed | 0 | ±10 |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 0 | ±10 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF DOWS
GUS Population: 33 (2024)
ID: 131980
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1540 150TH AVE SE, HUNTER ND 58048-9759
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GUS Population: 200,945 (2024)
ID: 184080
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
PO BOX 2806, FARGO ND 58108-2806
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Education
Listing 5 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Page, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hunter, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hunter, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hunter, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Blanchard, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 3 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mayville State University
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College | 21.6 mi away | 330 Third Street NE, Mayville, ND, 58257-1299 |
7017882301
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MAYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.3 mi away | 52 CENTER AVENUE NORTH, MAYVILLE, ND, 58257 | — |
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CASSELTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.9 mi away | 702 1ST STREET NORTH, CASSELTON, ND, 58012 |
(701) 347-4861
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at COLGATE, ND US, located 13.0 miles from Dows township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.1° | -6.0° | 4.1° | 0.51" | 8.4" |
| February | 18.7° | -2.6° | 8.1° | 0.46" | 5.0" |
| March | 32.2° | 13.4° | 22.8° | 0.84" | 4.5" |
| April | 50.5° | 28.7° | 39.6° | 0.94" | 1.6" |
| May | 65.4° | 42.1° | 53.8° | 3.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.3° | 53.4° | 64.3° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.5° | 56.8° | 68.7° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.3° | 53.9° | 66.6° | 2.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.6° | 44.3° | 57.0° | 2.73" | 0.0" |
| October | 53.4° | 31.2° | 42.3° | 1.58" | 0.8" |
| November | 34.6° | 16.1° | 25.3° | 0.71" | 8.0" |
| December | 20.2° | 2.8° | 11.5° | 0.57" | 6.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Erie CDP | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Hunter city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Page city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
| Arthur city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Clifford city | City | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3801720220. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.