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Dickinson, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Stark County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
25,216
Population
1,910/sq mi density
$76,964
Median Income
$39,596 per capita
$252,400
Home Value
$315,324 Zillow
$963
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
222
Violent Crime/100K
1,904 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,964 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$252,400 home value, $963/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dickinson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,502 ft (763 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (26.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,910/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8928°N, 102.7960°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Dickinson has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").