West Fargo, ND GIS Map
West Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, with a population of about 38,543. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Cass County
- Population
- 38,543
- Elevation
- 900 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.8769, -96.9003
- ZIP code
- 58078
- Land area
- 16.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About West Fargo, ND
West Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States. West Fargo is classified as the western neighboring city of Fargo. The population was 38,626 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 41,027 in 2024, making it the fifth-most populous city in North Dakota. It is part of the Fargo–Moorhead, ND-MN metropolitan area. It is one of the state's fastest growing cities.
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Cities Near West Fargo
- Fargo, ND5 mi
- Moorhead, MN6 mi
- Wahpeton, ND45 mi
- Valley City, ND52 mi
- Fergus Falls, MN57 mi
- Grand Forks, ND73 mi
- Jamestown, ND85 mi
- Alexandria, MN100 mi
Other Cities in Cass County
GIS Data for West Fargo, ND
The West Fargo map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in West Fargo without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
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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West Fargo Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
40,094
Households
15,841
Median household income
$90,665
Median age
33.3 years
Median home value
$321,900
Median gross rent
$1,111/mo
Owner-occupied homes
64.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
Below poverty level
8.8%
Land area
16.2 sq mi
Population density
2,479 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in West Fargo
West Fargo 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
25,830
April 2020 (estimates base)
38,636
July 2024 estimate
41,027
Change 2010-2020
+49.6%
Change 2020-2024
+6.2%
Photos of West Fargo
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near West Fargo. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Soils of West Fargo
General soil map unit at the city center: La Prairie-Fairdale
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 28.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- Occasional
- Min. annual water table depth
- 145 cm
Soil Components
- La Prairie39%
Mollisols · Cumulic Hapludolls
- Fairdale14%
Entisols · Mollic Udifluvents
- Gardena8%
Mollisols · Pachic Hapludolls
- Embden6%
Mollisols · Pachic Hapludolls
- Barnes6%
Mollisols · Calcic Hapludolls
- Glyndon6%
Mollisols · Aeric Calciaquolls
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 West Fargo
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Fargo Hector Intl Ap, Nd weather station, elevation 900 ft, 5.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 82°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 0°F
Annual precipitation
24.0 in
Annual snowfall
51.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 18 | 23 | 36 | 54 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 81 | 72 | 56 | 38 | 24 |
| Avg low °F | 0 | 4 | 18 | 32 | 44 | 56 | 59 | 57 | 48 | 35 | 21 | 8 |
| Precip. in | 0.71 | 0.69 | 1.25 | 1.54 | 3.09 | 4.29 | 3.07 | 2.60 | 2.68 | 2.17 | 0.97 | 0.89 |
| Snow in | 10.3 | 8.1 | 9.2 | 4.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 6.8 | 11.7 |
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 West Fargo
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cass County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 82.4 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Winter WeatherVery High
- Strong WindVery High
- HailRelatively High
- Ice StormVery High
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- DroughtVery 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.
West Fargo FAQ
What county is West Fargo in?
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West Fargo, North Dakota is located in Cass County.
What is the population of West Fargo?
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West Fargo has a population of about 38,543, making it the number 5 of the 20 North Dakota cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of West Fargo?
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The elevation of West Fargo is approximately 900 feet (274 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in West Fargo?
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The ZIP code for West Fargo is 58078.
What time zone is West Fargo in?
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West Fargo is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is West Fargo from Bismarck?
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West Fargo is about 184 miles from Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, in a straight line.
How far is West Fargo from Fargo?
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West Fargo is about 5 miles from Fargo, the largest city in North Dakota listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near West Fargo?
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Cities near West Fargo include Fargo, ND (5 miles); Moorhead, MN (6 miles); Wahpeton, ND (45 miles); Valley City, ND (52 miles); Fergus Falls, MN (57 miles).
Local notes for West Fargo, ND
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