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Rolla, ND
City in Rolette County, North Dakota.
Population
1,039
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
711
ZIP codes
0
Rolla and its ZIP codes
Rolla at a glance
- Rolla is about 63 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 52nd among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $49,219, 36% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,500 (39% below North Dakota) and median rent is $620 a month.
Local data for Rolla, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rolla, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,219
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$151,500
Median rent
$620/mo
Homeownership
47.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
9.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (249), Norwegian Americans (80), Polish Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rolette County. PPP loans are for Rolla.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,596
4,666 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,110
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $15,092 per person
How people get to work
Rolla, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 9.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rolla, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
325
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / -3°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rolla, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Rolla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Green AcresCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.5 |
| BelcourtCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.8 |
| St. JohnCity | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Shell ValleyCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 15 |
| PerthCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| HansboroCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MyloCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| RoletteCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| RocklakeCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| East DunseithCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| BisbeeCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| DunseithCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| WolfordCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| OverlyCity | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| EgelandCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
| SarlesCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rolla, ND in?
- Rolla is in Rolette County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Rolla, ND?
- About 1,039 people live in Rolla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rolla?
- Nearby places include Green Acres (2.9 mi), Belcourt (5.3 mi), St. John (7.2 mi), Shell Valley (9.3 mi), Perth (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023