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Oriska, ND
City in Barnes County, North Dakota.
Population
231
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
866
ZIP codes
0
Oriska and its ZIP codes
Oriska at a glance
- Oriska is about 76 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barnes County. PPP loans are for Oriska.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,412
4,426 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,538
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $9,528 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oriska, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
762
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
114
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -2°F
21.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oriska, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.0%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Oriska
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tower CityCity | 5.5 mi | 2 |
| Valley CityCity | 9.9 mi | 4.3 |
| BuffaloCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| FingalCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| AliceCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| AyrCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| NomeCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| EmbdenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| PageCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| KathrynCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| PillsburyCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| SanbornCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| WheatlandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4 |
| SibleyCity | 22 mi | 0 |
| RogersCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| EnderlinCity | 23 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oriska, ND in?
- Oriska is in Barnes County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Oriska, ND?
- About 231 people live in Oriska, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oriska?
- Nearby places include Tower City (5.5 mi), Valley City (9.9 mi), Buffalo (11 mi), Fingal (12 mi), Alice (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023