Valley City, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
6,554 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,471 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$152,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$486 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$737 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barnes County
2
North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Barnes County
4
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 9
Feb 0 6 14
Mar 1 7 27
Apr 1 2 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 3 0 65
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 2 1 44
Nov 1 6 28
Dec 1 8 14

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 37% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 24, ND State House District 24, ND
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Schools

Valley City High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Valley City Junior High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Valley City State University
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
University of Jamestown
33 miles, W • 2.3 star
Mayville State University
51 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Chi Mercy Health
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
35 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Jamestown Regional Airport
32 miles, NW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
56 miles, E • 1.4 star
Grand Forks International Airport
81 miles, NE • 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
93 miles, N • 1 star
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