The Town FilesRolette County, North Dakota
11,924 people. The median home is worth $103,800 (typical North Dakota town: $167,950) and the median household earns $59,517.
Towns in Rolette County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belcourt | 1,510 | — | $90,568 | 32.5 |
| Rolla | 1,223 | $151,500 | $49,219 | 38.6 |
| Shell Valley | 1,146 | $90,800 | $46,786 | 27.0 |
| Dunseith | 632 | — | $51,449 | 36.4 |
| Green Acres | 605 | — | $47,679 | 22.3 |
| East Dunseith | 500 | $143,800 | — | 25.8 |
People and housing
| Rolette County | Typical North Dakota town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,800 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $505 | $775 |
| Median household income | $59,517 | $68,195 |
| Median age | 32.5 | 39.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.3% | 10.6% |
Jobs and pay
4,591 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,347 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 325 storm events in Rolette County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Rolette County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4660: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| April 1, 2020 | Biological | DR-4509: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3477: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2017 | Flood | DR-4323: Flooding |
| May 29, 2013 | Flood | DR-4118: Flooding |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1981: Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).