Elliott, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ransom County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
29 Population 193/sq mi density
$67,500 Home Value $175,907 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elliott has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 46.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.4°F
23% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,334 ft (407 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates46.4023°N, 97.8149°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRansom County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 46.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience96.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 143 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 151 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 66 km 10
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 97 km 0
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 98 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 63 km 2
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 97 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 68 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 95 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 32 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 77 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 40 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 64 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 46 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 73 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 73 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 74 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 100 km
2006 MEADOWS (SOUTH) 569 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Elliott has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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