How long is the commute from Shell Valley, ND?
Workers who live in Shell Valley, ND take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
12.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±8.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 12.2%
How people in Shell Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Shell Valley | Rolette County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.1% (±17.7 points) | 75.2% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.2% (±15.0 points) | 16.2% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 2.3% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±4.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±6.7 points) | 4.7% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Shell Valley, the average commute is not measurably different from Rolette County (16.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (17.9 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shell Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rolette County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rolette County, Shell Valley ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 387 of 626.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shell Valley
| Vehicles available | Shell Valley | Rolette County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.2% (±10.4 points) | 10.8% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.3% (±11.3 points) | 19.8% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.1% (±18.4 points) | 29.5% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±11.6 points) | 39.8% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Shell Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rolette County (10.8%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shell Valley
| Shell Valley | Rolette County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±6.7 points) | 4.7% (±1.5 points) | 8.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.6% (±10.9 points) | 90.9% (±2.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±4.8 points) | 89.8% (±2.1 points) | 88.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Shell Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Rolette County (89.8%).
It is also higher than in North Dakota (88.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shell Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Valley | — | 17.9 minutes (±8.1) | — |
| Shell Valley Township | 2.9 mi | 11.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Belcourt | 4.4 mi | 10.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rolla | 10 mi | 9.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rolette | 10 mi | 35.9 minutes (±14.9) | Higher |
| St. John | 11 mi | 18.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dunseith | 11 mi | 20.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rolette, ND (35.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rolette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolette | 35.9 minutes (±14.9) |
| 2 | Dunseith | 20.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | St. John | 18.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Shell Valley | 17.9 minutes (±8.1) |
| 5 | Shell Valley Township | 11.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Belcourt | 10.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Rolla | 9.8 minutes (±2.2) |
Shell Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Shell Valley
How long is the average commute in Shell Valley?
Workers who live in Shell Valley, ND take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shell Valley without a car?
12.2% of households in Shell Valley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shell Valley?
6.4% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Shell Valley worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shell Valley CDP, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shell Valley CDP, North Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shell Valley CDP, North Dakota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Shell Valley CDP, North Dakota (place:72250, in state:38).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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