Wells County, North Dakota

Wells County
County
Wells County Courthouse (Fessenden, North Dakota)
Location within the U.S. state of 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 afterEdward Payson Wells
SeatFessenden
Largest cityHarvey
Area
 • Total
1,290 sq mi (3,300 km2)
 • Land1,271 sq mi (3,290 km2)
 • Water19 sq mi (50 km2)  1.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,982
 • Estimate 
(2024)
3,803
 • 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. Its county seat is Fessenden.

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

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