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Parshall, ND
City in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
Population
922
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
260
ZIP codes
0
Parshall and its ZIP codes
Parshall at a glance
- Parshall is about 23 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 61st among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $45,000, 41% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,400 (51% below North Dakota) and median rent is $726 a month.
Local data for Parshall, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parshall, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,000
Poverty rate
37.2%
Median home value
$122,400
Median rent
$726/mo
Homeownership
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (89), German Americans (69), Colombian Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mountrail County. PPP loans are for Parshall.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,674
5,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,698
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76.6M
FY 2026, $7,808 per person
How people get to work
Parshall, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled24.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parshall, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
544
Countywide, mostly hail
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parshall, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
25.2%
U.S. 12.8% +12.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Parshall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlazaCity | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| MakotiCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| New TownCity | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| Four Bears VillageCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| RyderCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| White ShieldCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.8 |
| PalermoCity | 27 mi | 2.3 |
| StanleyCity | 27 mi | 4.5 |
| MandareeCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 11.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parshall, ND in?
- Parshall is in Mountrail County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Parshall, ND?
- About 922 people live in Parshall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parshall?
- Nearby places include Plaza (9.5 mi), Makoti (15 mi), New Town (17 mi), Four Bears Village (21 mi), Ryder (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023