Tolna Public RecordsNorth Dakota

Tolna, located in Nelson County, North Dakota, had a 2020 population of 136. The median age is approximately 50, indicating an older population. About 50.7% are male and 49.3% female. Racially, Tolna is predominantly White (about 91%), with small representations of Native American (4%), and other races (5%), including Hispanic or Latino origin at roughly 2%. The city reflects the demographic trends of many rural North Dakota areas: aging, majority White, and slow population decline.

Tolna, located in Nelson County, ND, had a population of around 120 in 2020. Approximately 74% of residents are homeowners, with a median home value of about $47,000, significantly below the national average. Median rent is around $600 per month. Housing consists mainly of single-family homes with some older properties. The market is stable with slow appreciation. Tolna’s neighborhoods are quiet and rural. Property taxes average about 1.1% of assessed value, making homeownership affordable for most residents. Rental options are limited due to the small size of the community.

Tolna, located in Nelson County, ND, is served by the Dakota Prairie School District, which operates one combined elementary-high school (K-12) with approximately 200 students. The high school graduation rate is 95%, and 20% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety is rated above state average, with no major incidents reported. Educational programs include advanced placement, vocational training, and extracurricular activities. Adult education opportunities are limited, but GED preparation is available in the nearby area. Overall, the district's academic performance score is 7 out of 10.

Tolna, a small city in Nelson County, ND, has a population under 200, where transportation is primarily car-dependent—over 90% of workers commute by private vehicle, with public transit options virtually nonexistent. The mean commute time is approximately 20 minutes, reflecting short distances to employment hubs, often in nearby towns like Lakota or Devils Lake. Nearly all households own at least one vehicle, with an ownership rate above 95%. Local infrastructure consists mainly of state and county roads, with U.S. Highway 2 and ND Highway 1 facilitating regional connectivity.

Tolna, a small city in Nelson County, ND, has no hospitals; the nearest major hospital is in Devils Lake, about 36 miles away. The city has limited local healthcare providers, with most services accessed in larger nearby towns. Roughly 14% of Nelson County’s population is aged 65 or older, and common health issues include heart disease and diabetes. Clinic-based care is provided in Lakota or Devils Lake. According to the U.S. Census, about 9% of county residents lack health insurance. Healthcare access challenges include distance, an aging population, and provider shortages.