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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 38.2°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (39.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8086°N, 99.8271°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rolette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Shell Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").