North Dakota
Valley City is a small city in North Dakota with a population of 6,554. Residents earn $56,471 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Valley City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Valley City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Valley City is $56,471, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Valley City is $152,800, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $782 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Valley City is below the national average at 283 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,920 per 100,000, near the national average.
30.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Valley City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,471 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,525 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $993 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,727 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 458 |
| County GDP | $853M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 38 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.81% |
| Commute Time | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $152,800 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,685 |
| Census Median Rent | $782 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $763 |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.81% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,642/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Total Violent | 282.7/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 89.3/100K |
| Robbery | 29.8/100K |
| Assault | 163.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,919.6/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 357.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,428.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 133.9/100K |
| Arson | 59.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 21.5 inches |
| 44% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,222 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9226°N, 98.0041°W |
| County FIPS | 38003 |
Winner: Republican by 35.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.0% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,524/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 38 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |