Berthold, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ward County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
444
Population
373/sq mi density
$90,972
Median Income
$41,313 per capita
$209,100
Home Value
$332,903 Zillow
$547
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
868
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,972 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,100 home value, $547/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
868 violent crimes/100K (128% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Berthold has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 55.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,107 ft (642 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3141°N, 101.7590°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.29 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in |
Berthold has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.6").