Belfield, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Golden Valley County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
618
Population
368/sq mi density
$46,417
Median Income
$40,937 per capita
$185,000
Home Value
$253,617 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
17.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,417 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$185,000 home value, $675/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Belfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,575 ft (785 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 368/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8868°N, 103.1955°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Golden Valley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Belfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.5").