Wells County, North Dakota

Wells County
Wells County Courthouse (Fessenden, North Dakota)
Map of North Dakota highlighting Wells County
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
Map of the United States highlighting North Dakota
North Dakota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°35′N 99°40′W / 47.58°N 99.67°W / 47.58; -99.67
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedJanuary 4, 1873 (created)
August 28, 1884 (organized)
Named forEdward Payson Wells
SeatFessenden
Largest cityHarvey
Area
 • Total1,290 sq mi (3,300 km2)
 • Land1,271 sq mi (3,290 km2)
 • Water19 sq mi (50 km2)  1.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,982
 • Estimate 
(2022)
3,930 Decrease
 • Density3.1/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.wellscountynd.com

Wells County is a county in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,982.[1] Its county seat is Fessenden.[2]

47°35′N 99°40′W / 47.58°N 99.67°W / 47.58; -99.67

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.