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McHenry County, ND
13 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in McHenry County, North Dakota.
Population
5,207
Land area
1,874sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in McHenry County
McHenry County at a glance
- McHenry County is 76% less dense than North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,733, 5% above the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,000 (40% below North Dakota) and median rent is $713 a month.
- Its largest cities are Velva (1,083), Towner (467) and Anamoose (309).
Local data for McHenry County, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McHenry County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,733
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$151,000
Prices +0.3% in a year
Median rent
$713/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,010), Norwegian Americans (1,357), Irish Americans (425).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,314
1,311 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,058
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.2M
FY 2026, $9,955 per person
PPP loans
$17M
851 loans, 1,488 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$16.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
McHenry County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.7%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McHenry County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
513
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
30
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 3°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McHenry County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in McHenry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in McHenry County, ND?
- Velva is the largest city or town in McHenry County, with about 1,083 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in McHenry County?
- McHenry County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58710, 58712, 58713, 58731, 58736.
- What is the population of McHenry County, ND?
- About 5,207 people live in McHenry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border McHenry County?
- McHenry County borders Ward County, McLean County, Bottineau County, Pierce County, Renville County, Sheridan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023