RollaND
A town of 1,039, settled in 1888. A regional job hub with 836 jobs.
What makes Rolla stand out
The 3 things Rolla does most differently from other towns.
1,039 people, and everyone knows the way
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Rolla’s report card
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Weather
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All →- Rolla vs Devils Lake - Girls Middle School Volleyball 09/24/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 24
- Rolette vs Westhope - Boys Middle School Football 10/05/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 23
- St. John vs Rolla - Girls Middle School Basketball 09/22/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 22
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rolla. Another town gets a different order.
About one in three working residents works right in Rolla
About one in 3 of Rolla’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Belcourt (21%), Minot (4%) and Dunseith (3%). Half commute less than 6 miles.
Where working residents work
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 3% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Rolla beats the North Dakota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 21.
| What stands out | Rolla | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.7% | 21.3% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 21.6% | 10.7% |
Rolla’s public schools outperform 18% of North Dakota districts
The public schools Rolla’s kids attend trail 82% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Pleasant Elementary School | PK–6 | 112 | C− |
| Mt. Pleasant High School | 7–12 | 132 | B |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Rolla has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -4°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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Crime reported in Rolla
Rolla's reported crime rate is below North Dakota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 1 reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
0.1% of Rolla is conserved land
2.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Every workday, about 646 people come to Rolla for work
Where Rolla’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Rolla
City in North Dakota, United States
Rolla ( ROL-ə) is a city in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Rolette County. The population was 1,223 at the 2020 census. The city contains a small park and a small outdoor pool.
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- Established
- 1888
- Population
- 1,223
- Area
- 1.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,814 ft
- ZIP code
- 58367
- Area code
- 701