Fairmount, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Richland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
316
Population
958/sq mi density
$55,313
Median Income
$35,974 per capita
$79,300
Home Value
$147,593 Zillow
$567
Median Rent
16.7% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,313 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,300 home value, $567/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairmount has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 35.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 958/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0547°N, 96.6029°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in |
Fairmount has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").