Grafton, ND GIS Map
Grafton is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, with a population of about 4,099. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Walsh County
- Population
- 4,099
- Elevation
- 829 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.4122, -97.4106
- ZIP code
- 58237
- Land area
- 3.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Grafton, ND
Grafton is a city and the county seat of Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 4,170 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 4,027 in 2024, making it the 16th-most populous city in North Dakota.
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GIS Data for Grafton, ND
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
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Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Grafton Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
4,102
Households
1,851
Median household income
$62,679
Median age
43.2 years
Median home value
$147,300
Median gross rent
$733/mo
Owner-occupied homes
63.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
Below poverty level
14.4%
Land area
3.3 sq mi
Population density
1,242 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Grafton
Grafton Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
4,284
April 2020 (estimates base)
4,171
July 2024 estimate
4,027
Change 2010-2020
-2.6%
Change 2020-2024
-3.5%
Photos of Grafton
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Soils of Grafton
General soil map unit at the city center: Overly-Fairdale-Bearden
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 28.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 92 cm
Soil Components
- Bearden63%
Mollisols · Aeric Calciaquolls
- Overly10%
Mollisols · Pachic Hapludolls
- Fairdale10%
Entisols · Mollic Udifluvents
- Overly7%
Mollisols · Pachic Hapludolls
- Colvin4%
Mollisols · Typic Calciaquolls
- Great Bend4%
Mollisols · Calcic Hapludolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Grafton
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Argyle, Mn weather station, elevation 847 ft, 27.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 82°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low -5°F
Annual precipitation
22.9 in
Annual snowfall
43.6 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 16 | 21 | 35 | 53 | 68 | 77 | 82 | 81 | 72 | 55 | 36 | 22 |
| Avg low °F | -5 | -2 | 13 | 28 | 40 | 52 | 55 | 53 | 44 | 32 | 18 | 4 |
| Precip. in | 0.68 | 0.59 | 0.87 | 1.15 | 3.02 | 3.96 | 3.04 | 3.02 | 2.69 | 2.03 | 0.97 | 0.85 |
| Snow in | 9.0 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 10.9 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Grafton
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Walsh County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 29 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- LightningVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Grafton FAQ
What county is Grafton in?
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Grafton, North Dakota is located in Walsh County.
What is the population of Grafton?
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Grafton has a population of about 4,099, making it the number 14 of the 20 North Dakota cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Grafton?
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The elevation of Grafton is approximately 829 feet (253 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Grafton?
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The ZIP code for Grafton is 58237.
What time zone is Grafton in?
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Grafton is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Grafton from Bismarck?
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Grafton is about 192 miles from Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, in a straight line.
How far is Grafton from Fargo?
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Grafton is about 110 miles from Fargo, the largest city in North Dakota listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Grafton?
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Cities near Grafton include Cavalier, ND (28 miles); Grand Forks, ND (38 miles); Devils Lake, ND (70 miles); Valley City, ND (107 miles); West Fargo, ND (109 miles).
Local notes for Grafton, ND
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