Casselton, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cass County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
2,640
Population
1,222/sq mi density
$68,472
Median Income
$47,694 per capita
$297,500
Home Value
$330,522 Zillow
$764
Median Rent
16.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,472 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$297,500 home value, $764/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Casselton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 36.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 935 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,222/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8964°N, 97.2126°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0386 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.55 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Very 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 | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Casselton has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").