Valley City

Valley City, North Dakota Overview

Valley City scores 54.8/100 overall (B), ranking #14 of 20 cities in North Dakota — below the state composite of 76.6. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 94/100, while Economy lags at 34/100.

Income & Employment in Valley City

Valley City’s median income of $56,471 is 22% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.2% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents.

Safety in Valley City

Valley City’s violent crime rate of 61 per 100,000 is well below both the North Dakota rate of 267 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 1235.1 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Valley City

Valley City has a cost of living index of 95 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $152,800. Median monthly rent is $782. Renters spend 16.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Valley City

The adult obesity rate in Valley City is 37.5%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.1%. Residents average 14.7 poor mental health days per month. North Dakota ranks #18 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Valley City

Valley City’s high school graduation rate of 92% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,719. The city has 4 public schools serving 975 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Valley City

Winters in Valley City are cold, averaging 14.6°F. Summers average 72.7°F. Winters average 14.6°F. Annual precipitation is 35.9 inches.

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