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Velva, North Dakota is 86 miles N of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 422 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in McHenry county. The population of the city is 1,049.
In Velva, about 56% of adults are married. Adults in Velva are more likely than in most places to live alone.
Seniors are common in the city.
In 2000, Velva had a median family income of $36,477. A sizable number of people in Velva work from home.
Of the housing in Velva, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by North Dakota standards.
In Velva, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Velva makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.
Comparing Velva to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):
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