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Cayuga, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sargent County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
31 Population 31/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $30,432 per capita
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,469 property/100K
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cayuga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates46.0761°N, 97.3845°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySargent County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"
36% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience51.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 96 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 51 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 191 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 92 km 10
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 92 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 56 km 2
May 10, 1982 EF3 71 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 31 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 88 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 86 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 94 km 1
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 90 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 4, 2014 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 35 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 93 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 90 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 28 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 91 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 42 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 66 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 92 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 33 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 33 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 32 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 73 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 79 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 72 km
2006 MEADOWS (SOUTH) 569 79 km
2024 AGASSIZ BEACHLINE RX 564 92 km
1997 ROBIN HOOD 542 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

Cayuga has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").

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