ValeND
A town of 84. Nearly 19.9% of it is conserved land.
Population
84
residents
Household income
$87K
median
Median age
29.7
years
What makes Vale stand out
The thing Vale does most differently from other towns.
Small town
84 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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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vale. 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 12% of U.S. communities.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Outdoors
19.9% of Vale is conserved land
39 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
19.9%conserved
19.9%
conserved · 4,520 of 22,665 acres
39 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Vale has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -1°.
80°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter1–20°
Spring27–51°
Summer52–78°
Fall29–52°
Sep 17
typical first frost
May 18
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
80°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Vale is
Vale beats the North Dakota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
32 measures vs. North Dakota
5 better22 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Vale | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 8.2% |
Trinity Kenmare Community Hospital
25.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →