Wells County, ND
Living in Wells County
Bikeability33
Walkability74
Commute95
Public Transit32
Affordability84
Public Safety84
Airports3
Hospitals77
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools60
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4kPopulation-300 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector57%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked8%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$39k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$427Median Monthly Rent+$122 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas47%
Utility gas5%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wells County
United States45
North Dakota28
Property Crime in Wells County
United States48
North Dakota42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 43 | 1 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 2 | 2 |
| Nov | 27 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 14 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding33
Tornado24
Blizzard17
Extreme Cold3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wells County, ND
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wells County, ND
St Joseph School
53 miles, NE
Little Flower Elementary School
56 miles, N
Anne Carlsen Center
65 miles, SE
Victory Christian School
65 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wells County, ND
University of Jamestown
65 miles, SE
University of Mary
78 miles, SW
Minot State University
88 miles, NW
Valley City State University
91 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wells County, ND
St Aloisius Medical Center
17 miles, NW
Carrington Health Center
27 miles, E
Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake
53 miles, NE
Heart of America Medical Center
56 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Wells County, ND
Devils Lake Regional Airport
51 miles, NE
Jamestown Regional Airport
65 miles, SE
Bismarck Municipal Airport
75 miles, SW
Minot International Airport
87 miles, NW