Fessenden, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
477
Population
1,084/sq mi density
$65,125
Median Income
$37,124 per capita
$73,300
Home Value
$123,278 Zillow
$605
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,125 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $605/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fessenden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,613 ft (492 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6493°N, 99.6270°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wells County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Fessenden has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").