Harwood, North Dakota

About Harwood

Set in the southeastern part of North Dakota, Harwood is a tiny community counting 839 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Harwood is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 645 residents per square mile.

📰 Harwood News Today

• Harwood, North Dakota, United States MSN · Aug 15
• Data center questions deserve disclosure, discussion North Dakota Monitor · Jul 29
• Wayne Freedland Obituary (2026) - Harwood, ND - West Funeral Home & Life Tribute Center - West Fargo Legacy obituary · Aug 13
• Will data centers increase electrical bills, water use and noise levels in North Dakota? InForum · Aug 11
• North Dakota wheat crop turning out to be a mixed bag Agweek · Aug 1

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What Makes Harwood Unique

• Positioned in southeastern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of North Dakota — one of 406 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🏫 Schools in Harwood

• HARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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