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Bowbells, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Burke County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
267
Population
281/sq mi density
$80,938
Median Income
$54,892 per capita
$113,600
Home Value
$233,818 Zillow
$525
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $525/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowbells has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,960 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8022°N, 102.2458°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Burke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.51 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in |
Bowbells has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and November the driest (0.4").