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Rolla, ND

Founded 1888Rolette CountyElev. 553 m
Population
1,164
Median home
$121,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Rolla

Rolla is home to roughly 1,164 residents. Rolla was founded in 1888 and sits in Rolette County. The median age is 33.9 and the median household income is $52,841. Homes carry a median value of $121,500, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (40.9%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 10 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,164
Median age
33.9
Median household income
$52,841
Per-capita income
$28,810
Poverty rate
21.3%
High-school grad or higher
84%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23%
Unemployment
7.3%
Avg. commute
9.5 min
Work from home
0.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White40.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Black0.1%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Sales & office27.5%
Management, business, science & arts27.1%
Service26%
Production, transportation & material moving9.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$121,500
Median gross rent
$695/mo
Owner-occupied
55.8%
Median year built
1974
Households
403
Avg. household size
2.78

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Rolla has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading50%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

MT PLEASANT HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
MT PLEASANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime100% below national
Rolla0
North Dakota283
United States386
Trend
2019–2023
property crime8% below national
Rolla1,789
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↓ 41% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Rolla Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Rolla.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Rolette County
Ice stormRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
LandslideRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Rolla is in Rolette County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Rolla was founded in 1888 and sits in Rolette County. Elevation ~553 m.

Map of Rolla
Rolla, ND
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Notable people from Rolla
Allen I. OlsonKevin KakelaCraig DisherJan Lagasse
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Nearby cities
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Common questions

Rolla — frequently asked

What is the population of Rolla, North Dakota?
Rolla has a population of about 1,164, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Rolla?
The median home value in Rolla is $121,500, and the median gross rent is $695/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Rolla safe? What is the crime rate?
Rolla Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 0 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Rolla face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Rolette County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Rolla?
Rolla has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Rolla?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Rolla. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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