Stanley, ND

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Population
2,181
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,250 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$237,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,144/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$109,573
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Sitting along Highway 2 on the rolling prairie of northwestern North Dakota, Stanley is a welcoming small town that serves as the hub of Mountrail County. Positioned between Minot and Williston, it offers an easygoing pace of life supported by steady jobs in agriculture, county services, and the energy sector. Residents enjoy a close-knit community with local schools, handy Main Street businesses, and quick access to nearby lakes and wildlife refuges for weekend outdoor recreation.

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