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Devils Lake, North Dakota
City · Population 7,314 · #11 in North Dakota
About Devils Lake
Devils Lake is a close-knit town in northern North Dakota counting 7,314 people who proudly call it home.
Devils Lake holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,051 residents per square mile.
📰 Devils Lake News Today
- Lacey Ann Cox Obituary Aug 12, 2026 Gilbertson Funeral Home · Aug 12
- Dakota Gardener: The ‘mosquito buckets of doom’ controversy Devil's Lake Daily Journal · Aug 18
- Today in History: August 17, 2001 - Devils Lake’s plight gets national exposure on ABC News Grand Forks Herald · Aug 16
- Beware of dangerous algae on North Dakota lakes, officials say North Dakota Monitor · Jul 17
- Judge orders release of Werner Kunkel after murder conviction overturned InForum · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Devils Lake Unique
- A top-25 city in North Dakota by population (#11 of 355 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Devils Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,314.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Devils Lake
- Applebee's — american
- Buffet House — chinese
- Pizza Ranch — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lake Region Heritage Center · Museum
- Sheriff's House Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Devils Lake
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Devils Lake
- CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
- DEVILS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
- MINNIE H KINDERGARTEN CENTER
- PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PK-8
- SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)7,314
Rank in state#11 of 355
Land area6.96 sq mi
Density1,051/sq mi
Coordinates48.1126, -98.8748