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Bismarck, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Burleigh County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
74,146
Population
2,137/sq mi density
$77,608
Median Income
$44,475 per capita
$291,400
Home Value
$363,860 Zillow
$992
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
305
Violent Crime/100K
2,783 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$77,608 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$291,400 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bismarck 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 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,752 ft (534 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8146°N, 100.7701°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Burleigh County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.45 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.18 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Bismarck has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").