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Stanley, ND

Founded 1902Mountrail CountyElev. 684 m
Population
2,089
Median home
$241,300
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Stanley

With about 2,089 residents, Stanley is one of North Dakota's notable places. Stanley was founded in 1902 and sits in Mountrail County. The median age is 36.3 and the median household income is $105,893. Homes carry a median value of $241,300, and about 54% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,089
Median age
36.3
Median household income
$105,893
Per-capita income
$47,807
Poverty rate
8.8%
High-school grad or higher
88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
Unemployment
3.9%
Avg. commute
16.7 min
Work from home
5.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black1.1%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.7%
Production, transportation & material moving17.6%
Service17.3%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.2%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$241,300
Median gross rent
$1,120/mo
Owner-occupied
53.9%
Median year built
1984
Households
940
Avg. household size
2.16

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

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

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading45%
Math25%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

STANLEY HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
STANLEY 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 crime76% below national
Stanley94
North Dakota283
United States386
↑ 32% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime27% below national
Stanley1,416
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↑ 897% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Mountrail County
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

Stanley is in Mountrail County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Stanley was founded in 1902 and sits in Mountrail County. Elevation ~684 m.

Map of Stanley
Stanley, ND
Where Stanley is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mountrail County CourthouseGreat Northern Railway Underpass
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Nearby cities
New (23 mi)Tioga (26 mi)Burlington (45 mi)Minot (52 mi)Watford (54 mi)Williston (58 mi)

Common questions

Stanley — frequently asked

What is the population of Stanley, North Dakota?
Stanley has a population of about 2,089, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Stanley?
The median home value in Stanley is $241,300, and the median gross rent is $1,120/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Stanley safe? What is the crime rate?
Stanley Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 94 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Stanley face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Mountrail County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Stanley?
Stanley has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Stanley?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Stanley. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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