Ellendale, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dickey County County

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

946 Population 666/sq mi density

$40,000 Median Income $25,233 per capita

$115,900 Home Value $165,201 Zillow

$786 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$40,000 median income, 3.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$115,900 home value, $786/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

B+

Education

3.8 / 5.0

34.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Ellendale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 36.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	43.2°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,456 ft (444 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density	666/sq mi
Coordinates	46.0044°N, 98.5254°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dickey County County
Nearest Airport	Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.2"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 36.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.07"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.62"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.4 / 100
Community Resilience	52.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

350 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 58 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 18, 2004	EF4	87 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF4	37 km	0
Jul 17, 2011	EF3	55 km	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF3	97 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF3	31 km	0
May 31, 1996	EF3	60 km	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF3	71 km	0
May 20, 1974	EF3	59 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	58 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	84 km	1
Jun 25, 1969	EF3	71 km	0
Jul 31, 1966	EF3	73 km	2
May 20, 1965	EF3	10 km	0
Jun 21, 1961	EF3	64 km	1
Jun 13, 1950	EF3	100 km	0
Jul 4, 2020	EF2	43 km	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	46 km	0
Jul 14, 2010	EF2	76 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	64 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	23 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	97 km
2003	JOEL BERTSCH 2	1,460	74 km
2004	TACOMA PARK PLACE	1,336	57 km
2004	ALLEN STUECKLE	1,330	89 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	28 km
2000	PHEASANT OPENER	1,206	91 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	15°F (-10°C)	0.7 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	1.2 in
April	44°F (6°C)	1.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.5 in
June	67°F (19°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.6 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.5 in
October	46°F (8°C)	2.1 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in
December	17°F (-8°C)	0.9 in

Ellendale has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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