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Des Lacs, North Dakota
City · Population 178 · #170 in North Dakota
About Des Lacs
Des Lacs, ND is a tiny community located in northwestern North Dakota counting 178 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Des Lacs is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.54 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 330 residents per square mile.
📰 Des Lacs News Today
- Bishop Ryan vs Des Lacs-Burlington Football - Sep 25, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 16
- Lenore I. Scheresky Obituary Jul 4, 2026 thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com · Jul 4
- ‘It’s not anything good’: Minot-area farmer reacts to damaging wind storm - KFYR-TV KFYR-TV · May 15
- Kevin Jessen Minot Daily News · Dec 3
- Bruce H. Becker The Press Democrat · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Des Lacs Unique
- The only place in America named Des Lacs — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northwestern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Des Lacs
- DES LACS-BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)178
Rank in state#170 of 355
Land area0.54 sq mi
Density330/sq mi
Coordinates48.2569, -101.5637