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McVille’s story
120 years in pictures
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1906McVille is settled
- 2004NDMap-doton-McVille
- 2008McVille, ND 58254
- 2009McVille, North Dakota
McVilleND
A town of 365, settled in 1906. Public schools that outperform most of North Dakota.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: In memoriam afiler · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
365
residents
Median home value
$98K
Census ACS
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
44.8
years
Jobs based here
160
Balanced
What makes McVille stand out
The thing McVille does most differently from other towns.
Small town
365 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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McVille’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →41°
Clear
H 58° · L 43°
Local news
All →- Two hurt in head-on crash in Nelson County | North Dakota Newskvrr.com · Jul 28
- Wahpeton man injured in crash near McVilleWDAY Radio · Jul 28
- Two injured in crash near McVille, North DakotaGrand Forks Herald · Jul 27
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in McVille. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
McVille’s public schools outperform 81% of North Dakota districts
The public schools McVille’s kids attend outperform 81% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Prairie Elementary School | PK–6 | 158 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within ND on state testsAll 1 schools →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
McVille 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 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
43″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–19°
Spring28–50°
Summer54–78°
Fall31–52°
Sep 28
typical first frost
May 11
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of McVille
Most working residents leave McVille for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Lakota (22%), Devils Lake (9%) and Fargo (9%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
8%work in town
Where working residents work
In McVille8%
Lakota22%
Devils Lake9%
Fargo9%
Aneta5%
21 mi
median commute distance
160
jobs based in McVille
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
How healthy McVille is
McVille beats the North Dakota average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
13 better10 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | McVille | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.3% | 10.8% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.3% | 21.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 15.5% | 8.2% |
Nelson County Health System
0.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesHailInland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About McVille
City in North Dakota, United States
McVille is a city in Nelson County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 392 at the 2020 census. McVille was founded in 1906.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1906
- Population
- 392
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,470 ft
- ZIP code
- 58254
- Area code
- 701
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