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Fingal, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ransom County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
179 Population 426/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $36,908 per capita
$59,800 Home Value $205,283 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 1,920 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fingal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,280 ft (390 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density426/sq mi
Coordinates46.7625°N, 97.7932°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRansom County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

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

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 M3.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 154 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 37 km 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 94 km 0
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 82 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 67 km 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 93 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 22 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 51 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 52 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 92 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 96 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 22 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 96 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 60 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 96 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Fingal has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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