Esmond, North Dakota

About Esmond

Esmond is a tiny community in central North Dakota counting 88 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Esmond is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.46 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 191 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Esmond Unique

• The only place in America named Esmond — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• With 88 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.

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 16 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Esmond

• Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge reviews ★
• Buffalo Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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