Nelson County, ND
Living in Nelson County
Bikeability
31
Walkability
67
Commute
83
Public Transit
30
Affordability
99
Public Safety
93
Airports
4
Hospitals
69
Colleges
62
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.9k
Population
-291 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
25%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
55%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate29%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector57%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Public transportation<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$84k
Median Home Value
+$33k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$447
Median Monthly Rent
+$178 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas28%
Utility gas<1%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nelson County
United States45
North Dakota28
Property Crime in Nelson County
United States48
North Dakota42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 12 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Apr | 42 | 1 | 2 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 11 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding34
Tornado28
Blizzard19
Extreme Cold4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nelson County, ND
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nelson County, ND
New Testament Baptist Christian School
27 miles, E
St Joseph School
33 miles, NW
Holy Family St Marys School
54 miles, E
St Michael's School
54 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Nelson County, ND
Mayville State University
50 miles, SE
University of North Dakota
52 miles, E
Valley City State University
70 miles, S
University of Jamestown
73 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nelson County, ND
Nelson County Health System
11 miles, S
Northwood Deaconess Health Center
32 miles, SE
Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake
33 miles, NW
Cooperstown Medical Center
33 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Nelson County, ND
Devils Lake Regional Airport
35 miles, NW
Grand Forks International Airport
48 miles, E
Jamestown Regional Airport
72 miles, S
Hector International Airport
95 miles, SE