Wells County, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
3,942 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,346 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$106,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$498 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$512 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 9
Feb 0 5 14
Mar 1 5 26
Apr 1 2 42
May 2 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 1 2 43
Nov 1 6 27
Dec 0 6 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 14, ND State House District 14, ND
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Schools

Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Bm Hanson Elementary School
17 miles, N • 2.8 star
Harvey High School
18 miles, N • 2.8 star

Colleges

Lake Region State College
53 miles, NE • 1.9 star
University of Jamestown
65 miles, SE • 2.3 star
The Hair Academy
74 miles, SW

Hospitals

Carrington Health Center
28 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake
53 miles, E • 4.1 star
Heart of America Medical Center
56 miles, N • 4.1 star

Airports

Devils Lake Regional Airport
52 miles, NE • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
65 miles, SE • 1 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
75 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Minot International Airport
87 miles, NW • 1 star