County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Wells County, North Dakota Eviction Risk: Very Low

9 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Harvey (1.3) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score1.2/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked9municipalities

Census tracts2scored

Population2kLiving in 9 cities

Income spent on rent29.3%avg renter household

Average rent$628/ month

How Wells County ranks in North Dakota

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Moderate

#26 of 53 ND counties 1.2 / 10

#26 of 53 counties in North Dakota for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Very Low

#44 of 51 states (statewide) 89.0 index

North Dakota ranks #44 of 51 states on overall cost of living (11.0% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Low

#39 of 51 states (statewide) 71.4 index

North Dakota ranks #39 of 51 states on housing services (28.6% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Very High

#5 of 53 ND counties 29.4% of income

#5 of 53 counties in North Dakota on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Wells County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Harvey Pop 1,679 · 29.0% income · $649 rent · Rep	1,679	1.3	29.0%	$649	Rep
002	Fessenden Pop 433 · 30.6% income · $547 rent · Rep	433	1.2	30.6%	$547	Rep
003	Sykeston Pop 114 · 29.3% income · $628 rent · Rep	114	0.9	29.3%	$628	Rep
004	Bowdon Pop 90 · 29.3% income · $628 rent · Rep	90	0.9	29.3%	$628	Rep
005	Heimdal Pop 40 · 29.3% income · $628 rent · Rep	40	0.8	29.3%	$628	Rep
006	Hurdsfield Pop 35 · 29.3% income · $628 rent · Rep	35	0.8	29.3%	$628	Rep
007	Selz Pop 30 · 29.3% income · $628 rent · Rep	30	0.8	29.3%	$628	Rep
008	Cathay Pop 17 · 29.3% income · $628 rent · Rep	17	0.9	29.3%	$628	Rep
009	Hamberg Pop 3 · 29.3% income · $628 rent · Rep	3	0.8	29.3%	$628	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Wells County spans 9 cities serving approximately 2,441 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 1.2/10. The county voted Republican by 61.1 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Wells County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Wells County

What is the eviction risk score for Wells County?

Wells County has a county-wide landlord eviction risk score of 1.2/10 (Very Low), averaged across 9 cities. Scores range from 0.8 to 1.3 within the county.

What is the rent-to-income ratio in Wells County?

Rent-to-income ratio in Wells County averages 29.3% of household income on gross rent, per ACS 2023 5-year data.

How many cities are in Wells County?

9 cities sit in Wells County, ND, serving approximately 2,441 residents.