Meadow Lake township, North Dakota
Meadow Lake township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Meadow Lake township is a geographic entity located in Barnes County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 78. The land area covers 36.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 78 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.4 yrs | ±9.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 62 | ±38 | 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 | 75 | ±50 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 62 | ±38 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 13 | ±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 | $75,833 | ±$47,834 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,654 | ±$37,746 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±6.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±10 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±7.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 133 | ±81 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.8% | ±15.4% |
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 MEADOW LAKE
GUS Population: 80 (2024)
ID: 171519
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
9710 45TH ST SE, YPSILANTI ND 58497-9619
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GUS Population: 10,798 (2024)
ID: 171318
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
466 12TH AVE NE, VALLEY CITY ND 58072-2413
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Education
Listing 4 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Marion, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Marion, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Montpelier, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Montpelier, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Jamestown
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College | 19.4 mi away | 608 6th St NE, Jamestown, ND, 58405 |
7012523467
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JAMES RIVER VALLEY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 910 FIFTH STREET SE, JAMESTOWN, ND, 58401 |
(701) 320-9421
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Valley City State University
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College | 19.8 mi away | 101 College St SW, Valley City, ND, 58072 |
7018457990
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STUTSMAN COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 910 5TH ST SE, JAMESTOWN, ND, 58401 |
(701) 252-1531
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JAMES RIVER VALLEY LIBRARY SYSTEM
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 105 THIRD STREET SE, JAMESTOWN, ND, 58401 |
(701) 252-2990
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BARNES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 315 CENTRAL AVE N, VALLEY CITY, ND, 58072 |
(701) 845-0966
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VALLEY CITY BARNES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 410 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, VALLEY CITY, ND, 58072 |
(701) 845-3821
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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 JAMESTOWN STATE HOSP, ND US, located 17.8 miles from Meadow Lake township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.4° | 0.4° | 9.4° | 0.50" | 11.4" |
| February | 23.0° | 4.2° | 13.6° | 0.46" | 7.4" |
| March | 35.9° | 16.7° | 26.3° | 0.74" | 6.5" |
| April | 52.7° | 29.4° | 41.0° | 1.22" | 2.5" |
| May | 66.9° | 42.5° | 54.7° | 3.44" | 0.4" |
| June | 76.5° | 53.9° | 65.2° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.6° | 58.5° | 70.1° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 55.7° | 68.0° | 2.28" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.2° | 46.2° | 58.7° | 2.24" | 0.0" |
| October | 54.8° | 33.3° | 44.0° | 1.89" | 1.9" |
| November | 37.5° | 19.3° | 28.4° | 0.52" | 4.2" |
| December | 23.6° | 7.6° | 15.6° | 0.62" | 11.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
| Marion city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Litchville city | City | 10.6 mi | — |
| Montpelier city | City | 11.9 mi | — |
| Spiritwood CDP | CDP | 13.6 mi | — |
| Sanborn city | City | 13.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3800351700. • 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.