Balta, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McHenry County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
56
Population
243/sq mi density
$30,625
Median Income
$25,134 per capita
$84,400
Home Value
$206,381 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,625 median income, 19.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Balta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,548 ft (472 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1662°N, 100.0366°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McHenry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in |
Balta has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").