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Bottineau, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Bottineau County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,063
Population
1,563/sq mi density
$70,882
Median Income
$39,191 per capita
$165,300
Home Value
$238,344 Zillow
$770
Median Rent
20.8% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
102
Violent Crime/100K
1,320 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,882 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,300 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bottineau has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 49.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,632 ft (497 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,563/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8248°N, 100.4425°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bottineau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very 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 | Relatively 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 | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in |
Bottineau has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and February the driest (0.4").