Velva, ND
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
7/10
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Housing
7/10
visibility
Safety
10/10
local_library
Schools
6/10
local_airport
Airports
1/10
school
Colleges
2/10
accessibility
Hospitals
1/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.
Residents
Population
997
332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
20.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$81,354
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.2%
88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$208,700
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$552
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$706
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.1%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
McHenry County
1
Minot Metro Area
3
North Dakota
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
McHenry County
2
Minot Metro Area
3
North Dakota
4
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.
Liberal (32%) (63%) ConservativeClimate
Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| Feb | 0 | 5 | 13 |
| Mar | 1 | 6 | 26 |
| Apr | 1 | 3 | 42 |
| May | 2 | 1 | 54 |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 63 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 69 |
| Aug | 2 | 0 | 67 |
| Sep | 2 | 0 | 57 |
| Oct | 1 | 3 | 43 |
| Nov | 1 | 6 | 27 |
| Dec | 1 | 6 | 13 |
Hazards
Blizzard
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Schools
Velva Elementary School
<1 miles, NW
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Velva High School
<1 miles, NW
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Sawyer Elementary School
6 miles, NW
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Tgu-Granville High School
15 miles, NE
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Colleges
Minot State University
21 miles, NW
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Dakota College at Bottineau
58 miles, NE
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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
71 miles, W
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Turtle Mountain Community College
79 miles, NE
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Hospitals
Trinity Hospitals
20 miles, NW
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Garrison Memorial Hospital
36 miles, SW
Chi St Alexius Health Turtle Lake
37 miles, S
Heart of America Medical Center
48 miles, E
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Airports
Minot International Airport
21 miles, NW
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Bismarck Municipal Airport
89 miles, S
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Devils Lake Regional Airport
93 miles, E
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Jamestown Regional Airport
131 miles, SE
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