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Dawson, ND

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Image credit: Andrew Filer from Seattle (ex-Minneapolis) / CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
76
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,754 ft
Median Home Value
$162,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Dawson

Dawson is a quiet prairie community nestled in central North Dakota's Kidder County, just off Interstate 94. With deep agricultural roots dating back to the 1880s, the town offers wide-open skies and a relaxed, small-town pace. Because Dawson is so compact, neighbors quickly get to know one another, while most daily errands, schools, and county services are found in nearby communities like Steele. It makes a peaceful home base for anyone looking to enjoy the quiet rhythm of rural life.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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