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Buchanan, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Foster County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
92
Population
1,150/sq mi density
$105,357
Median Income
$46,893 per capita
$225,000
Home Value
$212,729 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
259
Violent Crime/100K
2,869 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Buchanan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,555 ft (474 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0626°N, 98.8290°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Foster County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Buchanan has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").