ShellND
A town of 58.
Population
58
residents
Median home value
$379K
Census ACS
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
29.6
years
Small town
58 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
OaklandWayzettaSpring CouleeOsloeShell
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Shell. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.
16risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Shell has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 1°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
47″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter4–23°
Spring28–52°
Summer53–79°
Fall31–54°
Sep 23
typical first frost
May 17
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Shell is
Shell beats the North Dakota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
0 better16 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | Shell | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing food insecurity | 17% | 10.7% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 13.3% | 8.9% |
Mountrail County Medical Center
21.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
4.8% of Shell is conserved land
18 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
4.8%conserved
4.8%
conserved · 1,102 of 22,858 acres
18 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →