Quality of Life and Culture in Shell Valley, ND

Overview

Shell Valley is a small town in the state of North Dakota with a population of 1,227. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Shell Valley has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 16.0 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Shell Valley, ND

Employment and Income	Shell Valley	North Dakota	United States
Per Capita Income	$14,932	$34,354	$32,693
Median Household Income	$36,667	$66,850	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	26.7%	3.2%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	29.4%	7.0%	10.5%

Age	Shell Valley	North Dakota	United States
Median Age	29.5	44.6	42.3

Gender	Shell Valley	North Dakota	United States
Male	52.7%	53.0%	49.8%
Female	47.3%	47.0%	50.2%

Race	Shell Valley	North Dakota	United States
White	0.4%	89.1%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	0.6%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	94.5%	5.7%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.6%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	0.8%	2.7%
Multiracial	5.1%	3.2%	5.2%

Housing Information	Shell Valley	North Dakota	United States
Median Home Price	$63,900	$115,867	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$150	$539	$801
Family Households	16.9%	16.9%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	49.1%	49.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	62.5%	79.1%	72.9%
Renters	37.5%	20.9%	27.1%

Education	Shell Valley	North Dakota	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	23.6%	6.3%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	19.1%	19.1%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	29.2%	24.5%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	11.7%	13.5%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	10.9%	15.0%	15.0%