A town of 1,426, settled in 1875. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
The 2 things Cavalier does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Cavalier. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Cavalier’s kids attend outperform 76% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Elementary School | PK–5 | 195 | B− |
| Red River Valley Elementary Virtual Academy | K–6 | 5 | Not graded |
| Cavalier High School | 6–12 | 180 | A |
| Red River Valley High Virtual Academy | 7–12 | 5 | Not graded |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
Cavalier has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -3°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
About one in 3 of Cavalier’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Fargo (7%), Grand Forks (6%) and Crystal (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Cavalier's reported crime rate is well below North Dakota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2023.
Cavalier beats the North Dakota average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Cavalier | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.9% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86% | 82.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.7% | 10.8% |
0.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cavalier City Park | — | 5 |
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
7 notable people were born in Cavalier.
City in North Dakota, United States
Cavalier is the largest city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Pembina County. The population was 1,246 at the 2020 census. Cavalier was founded in 1875 and became the county seat in 1911. Icelandic State Park is located 6 miles west of Cavalier, is also home to Lake Renwick. Although there is the county to the west of Pembina named Cavalier County, Cavalier is not located in nearby Cavalier County. The Tongue River flows past Cavalier and Cavalier Space Force Station is located approximately 14 miles southwest of the city.
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