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Outdoors in Valley
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c. 1930
Greetings from Valley City, North Dakota (74869), c. 1930
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West Park Bridge
The West Park Bridge across the Sheyenne River in Valley City, North Dakota is a concrete false arch structure that was built in 2007. Together with the corresponding East Park Bridge, it brings Valley City's 4th Street across an oxbow of the Sheyenne River.
About Valley
City in North Dakota, United StatesValley City is a city in and the county seat of Barnes County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 6,575 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 6,430 in 2025, making it the 13th most populous city in North Dakota. Valley City is known for its many bridges over the Sheyenne River, including the Hi-Line Railroad Bridge. These bridges have earned it the nickname "City of Bridges". The city is also the home of Valley City State University and the North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA).
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How Valley ranks
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Housing in Valley
The typical Valley home is worth about $201,000, up 6.9% in a year, 31% below the North Dakota typical home.
Safety in Valley
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Valley's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Valley
Full picture →55% of Valley’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Fargo (11%), Jamestown (4%) and Bismarck (4%). Half commute less than 1 miles.
Health in Valley
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 67% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 91% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with North Dakota
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Valley
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Valley
Full climate →Valley has cold winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to -1°.
Schools in Valley
All Valley schools →School Grade A
The public schools Valley’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 86% of North Dakota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within ND. Ratings are from neighbors.
Valley is a college town
Colleges →of Valley’s residents are enrolled in college. Valley City State University has about 1,299 students on campus.
Valley’s library
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