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Velva, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McHenry County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
997
Population
1,039/sq mi density
$81,354
Median Income
$37,832 per capita
$208,700
Home Value
$211,194 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
20.8% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
253
Violent Crime/100K
1,095 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,354 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$208,700 home value, $755/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Velva has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,039/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0582°N, 100.9329°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McHenry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Velva has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 8°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").