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Rolla, North Dakota

City · Population 1,157 · #42 in North Dakota
Rolla, North Dakota

Rolla is a city in Rolette County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Rolette County.

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About Rolla

Set in the northern part of North Dakota, Rolla is a small town counting 1,157 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Rolla is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 792 residents per square mile.

What Makes Rolla Unique

  • One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
  • Positioned in northern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of North Dakota — one of 406 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏫 Schools in Rolla

  • MT PLEASANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • MT PLEASANT HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Presentation Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)1,157
Rank in state#42 of 355
Land area1.46 sq mi
Density792/sq mi
Coordinates48.8436, -99.6094

🗺️ Map of Rolla