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Finley, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Steele County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
322
Population
92/sq mi density
$74,583
Median Income
$41,310 per capita
$73,100
Home Value
$125,433 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
13.6% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,100 home value, $642/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Finley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,456 ft (444 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5125°N, 97.8373°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Steele County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Finley has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").