Stanley, ND

Stanley, North Dakota

Stanley, North Dakota, in Mountrail county, is 128 miles NW of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 490 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,279.

The People and Families of Stanley

In Stanley, about 56% of adults are married. Stanley offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Stanley if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stanley had a median family income of $35,074.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Stanley Housing

Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Stanley. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Stanley, 85% of commuters drive to work. Stanley is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Stanley, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Stanley, ND

Comparing Stanley 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 Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
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
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Stanley Almanac

Stanley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Stanley Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Stanley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Stanley residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Stanley, 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

Stanley Hospitals

MOUNTRAIL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
615 6TH ST SE, PO BOX 399
(701) 628-2424
Emergency Service: Yes

Stanley High Schools (2004)

STANLEY HIGH SCHOOL
N 1 EDUC RD
701-628-2342
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 193 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Stanley Colleges

(List of All North Dakota Colleges)

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