Shell Valley, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Rolette County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,112 Population 74/sq mi density
$43,281 Median Income $15,683 per capita
$55,200 Home Value $206,381 Zillow
$377 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,281 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,200 home value, $377/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Shell Valley, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,281
42% below
$15,683 per capita
Home Value
$55,200
80% below
Zillow: $206,381
Median Rent
$377/mo
68% below
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
63.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
231% above
33.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.5%
60% above
28.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

How Shell Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shell Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
20%
Rent
32%
Poverty
267%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
331%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shell Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shell Valley residents earn a median household income of $43,281 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,683. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 287 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shell Valley is $55,200 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,381. Median rent is $377/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

22.5% of adults in Shell Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 63.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shell Valley has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,112
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,281
Per Capita$15,683
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty33.1%
County GDP$595M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,200
Rent$377
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$206,381
Housing Units373
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity51.5%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking28.0%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death22,508/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain20.1 in/yr
Elevation1,811 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+63.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute14 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Shell Valley was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.