Beulah, ND

Located along the Knife River in Mercer County, Beulah is a welcoming community of about 3,000 people in western North Dakota. As a central hub for the region's energy industry, the area attracts workers and families with steady jobs at nearby power plants, mines, and the Great Plains Synfuels Plant. The town pairs that solid economic base with an easygoing feel, featuring quiet residential streets and a friendly, close-knit atmosphere.

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Families moving to Beulah have access to a well-regarded local school district, safe neighborhoods, and plenty of ways to stay active outdoors. The town offers municipal parks, a public golf course, and a water park, while nearby Lake Sakakawea provides fantastic fishing, boating, and camping during the summer months. For specialty medical care, major retail stores, or airport travel, Bismarck is an easy drive to the southeast, giving residents the benefits of small-town living with regional amenities close at hand.