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Shell Valley, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Rolette County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
269 sunny days/yr
74
Violent Crime/100K
963 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$43,281 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,200 home value, $377/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 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 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").