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Arthur, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Traill County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
357 Population 233/sq mi density
$84,722 Median Income $43,760 per capita
$209,700 Home Value $204,382 Zillow
$629 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
181 Violent Crime/100K 1,753 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$84,722 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,700 home value, $629/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Arthur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation993 ft (303 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates47.1043°N, 97.2184°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTraill County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 228 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 25 km 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 49 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 75 km 1
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 95 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 45 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 69 km 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 98 km 1
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 39 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 OXCART 12,538 100 km
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 80 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 96 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 100 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 97 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 94 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 97 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 97 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 73 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 100 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 94 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 65 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 69 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 64 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 44 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 35 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 97 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 87 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 28°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Arthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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