Freshwater township, North Dakota
Freshwater township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Freshwater township is a geographic entity located in Ramsey County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 60. The land area covers 32.93 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 60 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.4 yrs | ±0.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6 | ±10 | 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 | 38 | ±50 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6 | ±10 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 | ±49 |
| 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% | ±40% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±90.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11 | ±16 |
| 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 FRESHWATER
GUS Population: 60 (2024)
ID: 171971
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
5719 80TH AVE NE, DEVILS LAKE ND 58301-9657
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GUS Population: 11,510 (2024)
ID: 171335
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: RAMSEY COUNTY AUDITOR
524 4TH AVE NE, UNIT 6, DEVILS LAKE ND 58301-2487
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Devils Lake, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Devils Lake, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Devils Lake, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | Devils Lake, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Devils Lake, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Starkweather, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Starkweather, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-02 | Devils Lake, ND | |
| 9 Nearby | 2-13 | DEVILS LAKE, ND | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-13 | DEVILS LAKE, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 4 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lake Region State College
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College | 8.7 mi away | 1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND, 58301-1598 |
7016621600
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LAKE REGION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 423 7TH STREET NE, DEVILS LAKE, ND, 58301 |
(701) 662-2220
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Cankdeska Cikana Community College
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College | 19.4 mi away | 214 1st Ave, Fort Totten, ND, 58335 |
7017664415
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CANDO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 502 MAIN STREET, CANDO, ND, 58324 |
(701) 968-4549
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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 DEVILS LAKE KDLR, ND US, located 10.2 miles from Freshwater township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.2° | -1.8° | 7.2° | 0.48" | — |
| February | 20.9° | 1.5° | 11.2° | 0.38" | — |
| March | 33.2° | 15.0° | 24.1° | 0.64" | — |
| April | 51.1° | 31.0° | 41.1° | 0.96" | — |
| May | 65.0° | 44.1° | 54.6° | 2.47" | — |
| June | 74.2° | 54.9° | 64.6° | 3.76" | — |
| July | 79.4° | 59.3° | 69.4° | 3.82" | — |
| August | 78.8° | 57.2° | 68.0° | 2.43" | — |
| September | 69.0° | 48.5° | 58.8° | 1.96" | — |
| October | 52.8° | 34.4° | 43.6° | 1.51" | — |
| November | 34.8° | 18.2° | 26.5° | 0.75" | — |
| December | 21.8° | 4.7° | 13.3° | 0.82" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Lake city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
| Churchs Ferry CDP | CDP | 13.6 mi | — |
| Starkweather city | City | 13.8 mi | — |
| Crary city | City | 17.4 mi | — |
| Brinsmade city | City | 20.1 mi | — |
| Fort Totten CDP | CDP | 20.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3807128580. • 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.