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Park River, ND
City in Walsh County, North Dakota.
Population
1,458
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
563
ZIP codes
0
Park River and its ZIP codes
Park River at a glance
- Park River is about 49 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 38th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $69,408, 9% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,900 (47% below North Dakota) and median rent is $818 a month.
Local data for Park River, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Park River, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,408
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$131,900
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (575), German Americans (329), Irish Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walsh County. PPP loans are for Park River.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,696
4,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,307
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.1M
FY 2026, $7,958 per person
How people get to work
Park River, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Park River, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
988
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
46
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Park River, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Park River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PisekCity | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| EdinburgCity | 9.3 mi | 0.3 |
| LankinCity | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| ConwayCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HoopleCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| NashCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| FordvilleCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| CrystalCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| GraftonCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| AdamsCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| AuburnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| InksterCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Forest RiverCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| DahlenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| MintoCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| St. ThomasCity | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Park River, ND in?
- Park River is in Walsh County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Park River, ND?
- About 1,458 people live in Park River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Park River?
- Nearby places include Pisek (5.7 mi), Edinburg (9.3 mi), Lankin (9.7 mi), Conway (11 mi), Hoople (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023