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Braddock, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Emmons County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
14 Population 56/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $51,264 per capita
$37,500 Home Value $142,693 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Braddock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,860 ft (567 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates46.5640°N, 100.0896°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEmmons County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.2 / 100
Community Resilience55.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
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)

Tornado History

233 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 5 fatalities, 69 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1953 EF5 46 km 2
Aug 11, 2002 EF4 74 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF4 62 km 1
Jun 21, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 82 km 0
May 25, 1978 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 31, 1966 EF3 79 km 2
Jul 1, 1955 EF3 26 km 0
Aug 28, 2024 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 17, 2001 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF2 39 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF2 33 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 4, 1982 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 7 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 25 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TENBROOK (30,588 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 TENBROOK 30,588 96 km
2000 TRIBLE 9,718 85 km
2006 LUND 9,425 76 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,593 69 km
2003 MCCLEAN BOTTOMS 6,421 40 km
1994 CHICAGOLAKE 4,606 74 km
2015 CANNON BALL 3,068 47 km
2011 MOUND CITY 2,755 89 km
2004 FISCHER 2,578 49 km
2012 CORNSTALK 2,561 90 km
2000 NEUGERFIRE 2,150 59 km
2000 FTMANUEL 2,124 81 km
2024 STATELINE 2,123 90 km
2003 24 2,119 76 km
2002 BISRURAL2 1,649 41 km
2015 BIG LAKE FIRE 1,587 45 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,492 41 km
2003 JOEL BERTSCH 2 1,460 87 km
2004 ALLEN STUECKLE 1,330 85 km
1985 CHASE LAKE 1,215 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.4 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest

Braddock has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.4").

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