Velva, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
997 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,354 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$208,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$552 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$706 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McHenry County
1
Minot Metro Area
3
North Dakota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

McHenry County
2
Minot Metro Area
3
North Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 9
Feb 0 5 13
Mar 1 6 26
Apr 1 3 42
May 2 1 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 1 3 43
Nov 1 6 27
Dec 1 6 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 11%

Schools

Velva Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 2.8 star
Velva High School
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Sawyer Elementary School
6 miles, NW 3.2 star
Tgu-Granville High School
15 miles, NE 3.2 star

Colleges

Minot State University
21 miles, NW 2.3 star
Dakota College at Bottineau
58 miles, NE 1.9 star
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
71 miles, W 1 star
Turtle Mountain Community College
79 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Trinity Hospitals
20 miles, NW 2.3 star
Heart of America Medical Center
48 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Minot International Airport
21 miles, NW 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
89 miles, S 1.4 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
93 miles, E 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
131 miles, SE 1 star