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Harvey, ND

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 16
Population1,720
Foreign Born0.2%
Population Density957people per mi²
Median Age43.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

49/100

51% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Harvey, North Dakota

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $10k$19k
Comfortable $23k$34k
Luxury $77k+$119k+
Elite (Top 5%) $131k+$203k+
Affordability Ratio

126%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean82%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
1
Positive
1
Poor
0
Negative
0

Limited data for this area

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

1 within 20 miles

0.2mi

Airport

Lonetree Airstrip Airport-ND72

9.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Harvey, ND

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 2.4 mi
Camping20Nearest 44.9 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 109.4 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 53.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$42k-3.4%
44% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$554k
16% below US avg
College Educated
21.8%
38% below US avg
WFH
1.3%
91% below US avg
Homeownership
58.1%
11% below US avg
Median Home
$118k
58% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 99% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
1.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−81.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−100.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−62.0%
Burglary
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
1.94 / 1k Residents82% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Harvey, North Dakota
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Inherited from parent state — no local data available.

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.8% of income
Property Rights
B-
GoodIJ Grade B-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (500% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone4A~-27°F min
Growing Season158 days185 frost-free
Annual Rainfall20.5"
Elevation1,604 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1365 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak957/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A+
GreatCold Wave
Border / Coast
B+
Goodborder 85 mi · coast 1039 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$4.2M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T08:01:05.000Z

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