The Town FilesWalhalla, North Dakota
City in Pembina County · population 893 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $93,000
- Household income
- $34,107
- Jan low / Jul high
- -4° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 47.9
Walhalla is a city of 893 people in Pembina County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $93,000, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks quieter than 94% of North Dakota towns, better for retirees than 70% of North Dakota towns.
How Walhalla 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 Walhalla is worth $93,000, below the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $34,107, which is more affordable than 41% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $630 a month. 67.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Walhalla | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,000 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $630 | $775 |
| Median household income | $34,107 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 67.0% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.9% | — |
Who lives in Walhalla
| People | Walhalla | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.9 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.5% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.1% | 87.3% |
Weather in Walhalla
July highs average 77.5°F and January lows -4.3°F. About 20.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.6 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 192 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walhalla since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. The strongest, an F1, struck on June 23, 2005 about 0.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 23, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 5, 2014.
Severe weather in Pembina County since 1996
Pembina County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, biological, severe storm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2023 | Flood | DR-4717: Flooding |
| July 13, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4660: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Flood | DR-4553: Flooding |
| April 1, 2020 | Biological | DR-4509: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3477: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pembina County
Pembina County had 3,284 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,468 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Walhalla itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Walhalla
2 public schools with 183 students, about 8.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH BORDER-WALHALLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-8 | 129 | 9.2 |
| NORTH BORDER-WALHALLA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 54 | 6.0 |
Towns near Walhalla
- Cavalier, ND16.0 mi · 1,246 people · home $170,400
- Langdon, ND23.6 mi · 1,909 people · home $135,900
Walhalla questions
Is Walhalla, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Walhalla scores better for retirees than 70% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 94%. 32.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.9).
How much does a house cost in Walhalla?
The median owner-occupied home in Walhalla is valued at $93,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,107, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $630 a month.
What is the weather like in Walhalla?
July highs average 77.5°F and January lows -4.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.0 inches of precipitation a year and 40.6 inches of snow.
Does Walhalla get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walhalla since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on June 23, 2005. 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)