Harvey, ND

Harvey, North Dakota

Harvey, North Dakota, in Wells county, is 77 miles NE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 372 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,989.

The People and Families of Harvey

In Harvey, about 57% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Harvey live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Harvey benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harvey had a median family income of $45,250. You could say that Harvey is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Harvey ($450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Harvey Housing

About 69% of housing units in Harvey are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Harvey, 84% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Harvey are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of the city, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places. Commuting to work is generally easier in Harvey than in most places of its size.

High Points

Harvey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Harvey, ND

Comparing Harvey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes

Harvey Almanac

Harvey Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Harvey Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Harvey, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Harvey Public Libraries

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Harvey High Schools (2004)

HARVEY HIGH SCHOOL
200 NORTH ST E
701-324-2267
Serves 200 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Harvey Colleges

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