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Alexander, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McKenzie County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
268
Population
216/sq mi density
$135,179
Median Income
$39,679 per capita
$340,300
Home Value
$336,357 Zillow
$1,396
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
533
Violent Crime/100K
5,260 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,179 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$340,300 home value, $1,396/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
533 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Alexander has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 50.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,163 ft (659 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8381°N, 103.6432°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McKenzie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0473 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.08 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in |
Alexander has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").