The Town FilesMohall, North Dakota
City in Renville County · population 694 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,500
- Household income
- $61,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- -2° / 79°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 45.4
Mohall is a city of 694 people in Renville County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $168,500, close to the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks easier by car than 89% of North Dakota towns, better for first-time buyers than 80% of North Dakota towns.
How Mohall ranks
Percentile among North Dakota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Dakota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mohall is worth $168,500, close to the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $61,250, which is more affordable than 34% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $644 a month. 68.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mohall | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,500 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $644 | $775 |
| Median household income | $61,250 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 68.4% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.5% | — |
Who lives in Mohall
| People | Mohall | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.3% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 18.4 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 87.3% |
Weather in Mohall
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows -1.7°F. About 18.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 197 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mohall since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 8, 2009 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 22, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 14, 2020.
Severe weather in Renville County since 1996
Renville County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, snowstorm, biological.
| 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 |
| August 19, 2014 | Flood | DR-4190: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Renville County
Renville County had 678 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,585 a year. Unemployment was 1.7% in 2023; in Mohall itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Mohall
2 public schools with 315 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS-MOHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 176 | 14.7 |
| MLS-MOHALL HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 139 | 10.7 |
Towns near Mohall
- Minot AFB, ND25.3 mi · 5,017 people · home —
- Kenmare, ND26.1 mi · 961 people · home $115,500
Mohall questions
Is Mohall, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mohall scores better for retirees than 51% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 67%. 26.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.4).
How much does a house cost in Mohall?
The median owner-occupied home in Mohall is valued at $168,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,250, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $644 a month.
What is the weather like in Mohall?
July highs average 79.1°F and January lows -1.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Mohall get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mohall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 8, 2009. The typical North Dakota town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)