Vernon township, North Dakota
Vernon township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Vernon township is a geographic entity located in Walsh County, North Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 71. The land area covers 36.08 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 71 | — | 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 | 56 | ±41 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2 | ±3 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 54 | ±41 |
| 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 VERNON
GUS Population: 72 (2024)
ID: 186879
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP CHAIRMAN
12823 65TH ST NE, PARK RIVER ND 58270-9622
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GUS Population: 10,214 (2024)
ID: 193822
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY AUDITOR
600 COOPER AVE, GRAFTON ND 58237-1535
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Fordville, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fordville, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Inkster, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Inkster, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Park River, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Park River, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Hoople, ND | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Edinburg, ND | |
| 6 Nearby | 3-15 | FORDVILLE, ND |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 4 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PARK RIVER SCHOOL & PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 704 5TH STREET WEST, PARK RIVER, ND, 58270 |
(701) 284-6116
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ADAMS MINI LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 503 BRIGGS AVE, ADAMS, ND, 58210 |
(701) 944-2790
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CARNEGIE REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 49 WEST 7TH STREET, GRAFTON, ND, 58237 |
(701) 352-2754
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MICHIGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.6 mi away | 105 1ST STREET EAST, MICHIGAN, ND, 58259 |
(701) 270-1018
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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 PETERSBURG 2 N, ND US, located 21.5 miles from Vernon township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.7° | -4.2° | 4.8° | 0.44" | 6.3" |
| February | 18.6° | -0.7° | 9.0° | 0.45" | 7.7" |
| March | 31.3° | 13.2° | 22.2° | 0.50" | 7.7" |
| April | 49.7° | 28.4° | 39.0° | 0.94" | 2.2" |
| May | 64.9° | 41.9° | 53.4° | 2.79" | 0.6" |
| June | 74.3° | 53.1° | 63.7° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.9° | 57.5° | 68.2° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.3° | 54.9° | 66.6° | 2.51" | 0.0" |
| September | 68.9° | 45.2° | 57.0° | 2.12" | 0.0" |
| October | 52.3° | 31.7° | 42.0° | 1.66" | 2.2" |
| November | 34.0° | 17.1° | 25.6° | 0.73" | 4.9" |
| December | 19.9° | 3.6° | 11.8° | 0.64" | 10.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lankin city | City | 3.8 mi | — |
| Pisek city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
| Park River city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Fordville city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Conway city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Edinburg city | City | 11.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3809981860. • 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.