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Des Lacs, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ward County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
161
Population
298/sq mi density
$66,750
Median Income
$48,273 per capita
$133,300
Home Value
$283,998 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Des Lacs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,935 ft (590 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 298/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2569°N, 101.5637°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.29 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Des Lacs has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").