Alexander, ND
Alexander, ND's wildfire risk, in USFS's own numbers
Alexander sits at the 70th percentile nationally for wildfire risk to structures — well above the national norm for wildfire risk — per USFS's Wildfire Risk to Communities model, built from its 308 counted buildings, not vegetation cover alone. (Source: USFS's Wildfire Risk to Communities methodology.)
Fire likelihood alone (USFS's burn-probability figure) ranks Alexander at the 68th national percentile — 2 points below its risk-to-structures score, a gap driven by how much is actually built there.
What "at risk" means for the buildings here
51% of Alexander's 308 buildings sit in USFS's Direct exposure zone, roughly 157 structures close enough to burnable vegetation for flame contact, not just embers — 49% fall in the Indirect, ember-only zone and 0% are Minimal.
Alexander against the rest of the country
Alexander's 88th-percentile standing inside North Dakota outpaces its 70th national percentile — this is a hotter spot than most of its own state, even though the state as a whole runs cooler nationally. Among the 31,521 US communities USFS scores, Alexander ranks 9,494 for wildfire risk (1 is highest) and 21,425 by building count (1 is largest). Within North Dakota alone, it ranks 50 of 402 places by risk. See the full county-by-county picture for North Dakota on its state page.
What this risk score means for insurance
At the 70th percentile nationally, Alexander carries the high rating that has pushed some carriers to limit new business in similarly-scored places elsewhere in the country. Worth comparing quotes rather than assuming last year's renewal terms still apply.
Hardening a home in Alexander
Because Direct exposure dominates in Alexander (51%), the highest-leverage fix is defensible space, not roofing or vents alone — covered in the home-hardening guide.
Where Alexander's figures come from
The methodology guide shows exactly how USFS turned 308 counted buildings into the percentiles shown above for Alexander. The exposure-zones guide covers what Alexander's dominant direct exposure actually means, with real examples from across the dataset.