Drake, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sheridan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
245
Population
124/sq mi density
$46,875
Median Income
$35,667 per capita
$76,700
Home Value
$81,010 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
40.8% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $713/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Drake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9227°N, 100.3744°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sheridan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Drake has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").