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Velva, ND
City in McHenry County, North Dakota.
Population
1,083
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,124
ZIP codes
0
Velva and its ZIP codes
Velva at a glance
- Velva is about 99 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 48th among 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $83,060, 8% above the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,600 (22% below North Dakota) and median rent is $769 a month.
Local data for Velva, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Velva, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,060
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$194,600
Median rent
$769/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (406), Norwegian Americans (244), Irish Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McHenry County. PPP loans are for Velva.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 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
How people get to work
Velva, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.6%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Velva, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
513
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
30
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -3°F
19.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Velva, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Velva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VoltaireCity | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| SawyerCity | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| BergenCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| LoganCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| KarlsruheCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| GranvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| RusoCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| SurreyCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| BenedictCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| ButteCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| BalfourCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| MinotCity | 21 mi | 27.7 |
| MaxCity | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| KiefCity | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| DeeringCity | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| BurlingtonCity | 27 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Velva, ND in?
- Velva is in McHenry County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Velva, ND?
- About 1,083 people live in Velva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Velva?
- Nearby places include Voltaire (5 mi), Sawyer (5.9 mi), Bergen (11 mi), Logan (12 mi), Karlsruhe (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023