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Harvey, ND
City in Wells County, North Dakota.
Population
1,679
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
935
ZIP codes
0
Harvey and its ZIP codes
Harvey at a glance
- Harvey is about 82 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 33rd among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $42,697, 44% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,500 (53% below North Dakota) and median rent is $649 a month.
Local data for Harvey, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harvey, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,697
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$118,500
Median rent
$649/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
10.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,005), Norwegian Americans (457), Russian Americans (130).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wells County. PPP loans are for Harvey.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,547
1,446 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$82,133
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$38.8M
FY 2026, $9,749 per person
How people get to work
Harvey, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle3.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 10.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harvey, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
418
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
81° / -2°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harvey, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Harvey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SelzCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| MartinCity | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| HeimdalCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| AnamooseCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| FessendenCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| EsmondCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| HambergCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| MaddockCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| DrakeCity | 23 mi | 2 |
| OrrinCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| HurdsfieldCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| GoodrichCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| BowdonCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| BaltaCity | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| DenhoffCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| KiefCity | 28 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harvey, ND in?
- Harvey is in Wells County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Harvey, ND?
- About 1,679 people live in Harvey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harvey?
- Nearby places include Selz (4.8 mi), Martin (9.7 mi), Heimdal (12 mi), Anamoose (16 mi), Fessenden (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023