Slope county, ND
Slope County, North Dakota
Slope County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 750, making it the least populous county in North Dakota and the 20th least populous county in the United States. The county seat is Amidon.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Slope County is located in the southwestern part of North Dakota, bordering Montana. The county's topography makes it part of the Great Plains. The highest point in North Dakota, White Butte, is in Slope County.
History[edit | edit source]
Slope County was created by the 1914 North Dakota state legislature. The county was named for the slope of the land, which rises from the Little Missouri River in the east to the Montana border in the west.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 Census, there were 750 people, 330 households, and 220 families residing in the county.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Slope County is primarily based on agriculture, with wheat, barley, and cattle being the major products.
Healthcare in Slope County[edit | edit source]
Healthcare services in Slope County are limited due to its rural nature and low population. The nearest hospitals are West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, ND, and Southwest Healthcare Services in Bowman, ND.
West River Regional Medical Center[edit | edit source]
West River Regional Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Hettinger, ND, approximately 45 miles from Slope County. The hospital provides emergency services, inpatient care, outpatient services, and specialty clinics.
Southwest Healthcare Services[edit | edit source]
Southwest Healthcare Services is a healthcare system located in Bowman, ND, approximately 50 miles from Slope County. It offers a wide range of services including a hospital, a clinic, a long-term care center, and home health services.
Education[edit | edit source]
Education in Slope County is provided by two school districts: Slope County School District 1 and Slope County School District 2.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Transportation in Slope County is primarily by road, with U.S. Highway 12 and North Dakota Highway 21 being the major routes.
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