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Center, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Oliver County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
510
Population
1,063/sq mi density
$74,464
Median Income
$29,449 per capita
$170,100
Home Value
$222,828 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
209 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,464 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Center has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,972 ft (601 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,063/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1149°N, 101.2977°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Oliver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0474 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.58 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").