Harvey is a city in Wells County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,650 at the 2020 census. Harvey was founded in 1893 as a division point by the Soo Line Railway. Harvey is believed to have been named for a director of the Soo Line Railway, Col. Scott William Harvey of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Town numbers

ZIP code58341

Area code701

Living in Harvey

Safety in Harvey

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Harvey's police department reported none of them, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Harvey 0.6

North Dakota 2.9

U.S. 4

Property crime per 1,000

Harvey 3.2

North Dakota 20.4

U.S. 20

FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Harvey

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51% of Harvey’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Fargo (5%), Bismarck (5%) and Fessenden (5%). Half commute less than 1 miles.

Fargo

Bismarck

Fessenden

Forward

51%Work in townlive and work in Harvey 1 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 743Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Harvey →

Health in Harvey

Health Grade C

Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 84% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with North Dakota

4better than ND·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 3▲ 1▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

15.7%Fewer binge drinkersND 21.3% · better 84.5%More adults treating high blood pressureND 76.3% · better 19%More older adults who have lost all their teethND 10.8% · worse

Care nearby

Smp Health St. AloisiusHarvey · 0.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Mcclusky ClinicMcclusky · 35.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Harvey · CMS · HRSAHealth in Harvey →

Natural hazards in Harvey

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail

0Does Harvey flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Harvey MapHarvey vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Harvey →

Climate in Harvey

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Harvey has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

21° / 2°Winter

51° / 28°Spring

79° / 54°Summer

54° / 31°Fall

How much snow does Harvey get?About 34 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Sep 26, with the last in spring around May 12.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Harvey →

Schools in Harvey

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B⁻

School Grade B-

The public schools Harvey’s kids attend trail 52% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictHARVEY 38Schools2

BM Hanson Elementary School BElementary · Grades PK–6 · 198 students Harvey High School C+High · Grades 7–12 · 183 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within ND. Ratings are from neighbors.