Wales, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
100.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$123,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$77,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$661 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$558 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
18.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cavalier County
1
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

Cavalier County
1
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 5
Feb 0 5 10
Mar 1 6 22
Apr 1 3 40
May 3 1 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 3 0 66
Aug 2 0 65
Sep 2 0 55
Oct 2 2 41
Nov 1 7 24
Dec 1 8 10

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 6%

Schools

Langdon Area High School
13 miles, SE 2.8 star
Langdon Area Elementary School
14 miles, SE 2.8 star
Munich Elementary School
19 miles, SW 3.2 star

Colleges

Turtle Mountain Community College
52 miles, W 1.4 star
Lake Region State College
54 miles, SW 1.9 star
Cankdeska Cikana Community College
66 miles, SW 1 star
Dakota College at Bottineau
84 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Pembina County Memorial Hospital
45 miles, SE 3.2 star

Airports

Devils Lake Regional Airport
56 miles, SW 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
92 miles, SE 1 star
Minot International Airport
130 miles, W 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
136 miles, SW 1 star