Ray
A community guide to Ray in North Dakota, the United States.
- Population
- 729 residents
- Region
- North Dakota
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 48.3445, -103.1652
Economy and services
The economy of Ray reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in North Dakota. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of North Dakota and the United States. Businesses based in Ray draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Ray sits at approximate coordinates 48.3445 latitude and -103.1652 longitude within North Dakota. The terrain and natural features around Ray reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider North Dakota road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Ray typically involves the regional road network of North Dakota or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Ray to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of North Dakota. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Ray.