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Des Lacs, ND
City in Ward County, North Dakota.
Population
163
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
303
ZIP codes
0
Des Lacs and its ZIP codes
Des Lacs at a glance
- Des Lacs is about 27 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Des Lacs, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ward County. PPP loans are for Des Lacs.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,404
31,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,835
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$479M
FY 2026, $6,854 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Des Lacs, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,030
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 4°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Des Lacs, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Des Lacs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurlingtonCity | 6.6 mi | 1.9 |
| FoxholmCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1 |
| BertholdCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| MinotCity | 12 mi | 27.7 |
| RuthvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| CarpioCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Minot AFBCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.3 |
| SurreyCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| LoganCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| DonnybrookCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| MakotiCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| RyderCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| GlenburnCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| PlazaCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| GranoCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| DeeringCity | 25 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Des Lacs, ND in?
- Des Lacs is in Ward County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Des Lacs, ND?
- About 163 people live in Des Lacs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Des Lacs?
- Nearby places include Burlington (6.6 mi), Foxholm (7.4 mi), Berthold (10 mi), Minot (12 mi), Ruthville (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023