Towner, North Dakota facts for kids
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Towner, North Dakota
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McHenry County Courthouse in Towner
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Location of Towner, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | McHenry |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 479 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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464 |
| • Density | 579.20/sq mi (223.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58788
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-79420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036299 |
Towner is a small city in McHenry County, North Dakota. It is the main city for the county, also known as the county seat. In 2020, about 479 people lived there. Towner is part of the larger Minot area and was started in 1886.
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History of Towner
Towner began in 1886 when the Great Northern Railway built tracks through the area. The city was named after O. M. Towner, a local rancher.
Geography of Towner
Towner is located in North Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.81 square miles (2.1 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Population and People
Towner's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 211 | — | |
| 1900 | 331 | 56.9% | |
| 1910 | 691 | 108.8% | |
| 1920 | 610 | −11.7% | |
| 1930 | 622 | 2.0% | |
| 1940 | 918 | 47.6% | |
| 1950 | 955 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 948 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 870 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 867 | −0.3% | |
| 1990 | 669 | −22.8% | |
| 2000 | 574 | −14.2% | |
| 2010 | 533 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 479 | −10.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 464 | −12.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Towner in 2010
In 2010, there were 533 people living in Towner. Most residents were White (96.6%). A small number were Native American (1.9%) or from other backgrounds. About 5.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Towner was about 49.9 years old. About 20.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many people living alone were 65 years or older.
Things to See and Do
- Denbigh Experimental Forest is a nearby attraction. It's a place where scientists study trees and forests.
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A wide view of Towner
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A school building in Towner
How to Get Around
The Amtrak train called the Empire Builder passes through Towner. This train travels between Seattle/Portland and Chicago. However, it does not stop in Towner. The closest train station is in Rugby, which is about 20 miles (32 km) to the east.
Weather and Climate
Towner has a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm to hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
| Climate data for Towner 2 NE, North Dakota (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1896–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 58 (14) |
63 (17) |
79 (26) |
95 (35) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
111 (44) |
105 (41) |
103 (39) |
95 (35) |
76 (24) |
67 (19) |
111 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 18.5 (−7.5) |
23.3 (−4.8) |
35.7 (2.1) |
54.0 (12.2) |
68.5 (20.3) |
77.2 (25.1) |
83.4 (28.6) |
83.3 (28.5) |
72.6 (22.6) |
56.7 (13.7) |
37.8 (3.2) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
52.9 (11.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 7.2 (−13.8) |
11.1 (−11.6) |
24.2 (−4.3) |
40.7 (4.8) |
54.1 (12.3) |
63.8 (17.7) |
69.2 (20.7) |
67.8 (19.9) |
57.7 (14.3) |
43.0 (6.1) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
13.1 (−10.5) |
39.9 (4.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | −4 (−20) |
−1.0 (−18.3) |
12.7 (−10.7) |
27.4 (−2.6) |
39.7 (4.3) |
50.3 (10.2) |
55.0 (12.8) |
52.4 (11.3) |
42.7 (5.9) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
15.0 (−9.4) |
2.3 (−16.5) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −49 (−45) |
−48 (−44) |
−42 (−41) |
−20 (−29) |
12 (−11) |
25 (−4) |
32 (0) |
22 (−6) |
12 (−11) |
−15 (−26) |
−34 (−37) |
−44 (−42) |
−49 (−45) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.48 (12) |
0.48 (12) |
0.78 (20) |
0.98 (25) |
2.34 (59) |
3.80 (97) |
2.50 (64) |
2.05 (52) |
1.56 (40) |
1.20 (30) |
0.84 (21) |
0.66 (17) |
17.67 (449) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.9 (18) |
6.9 (18) |
4.6 (12) |
3.3 (8.4) |
0.8 (2.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
2.2 (5.6) |
4.6 (12) |
10.0 (25) |
39.4 (100) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 5.3 | 8.2 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 51.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.0 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 3.7 | 16.1 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Towner (Dakota del Norte) para niños
