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Flaxton, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Burke County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
24 Population 86/sq mi density
$23,750 Median Income $35,342 per capita
$38,500 Home Value $233,818 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$23,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Flaxton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.9°F
30% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,931 ft (589 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates48.8963°N, 102.3911°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBurke County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.51 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Sep 28, 2012.

Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 126 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

126 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955 EF4 52 km 0
Aug 12, 2010 EF3 18 km 1
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 11, 1974 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 67 km 1
Jun 5, 1976 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 5, 1969 EF2 13 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 23 km 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 43 km 0
Jun 11, 2007 EF1 92 km 0
Jul 18, 2003 EF1 67 km 0
Jul 19, 2001 EF1 37 km 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF1 78 km 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF1 38 km 0
Jul 2, 1990 EF1 90 km 0
Jun 26, 1990 EF1 78 km 0
Aug 21, 1985 EF1 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE 67,150 85 km
2015 LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 6,837 27 km
2005 H RX 05 WILD 5,644 27 km
1986 WILDERNESS 5,615 27 km
1997 WILDERNESS 5,556 27 km
2005 CLEAR LAKE 5,040 52 km
2005 LOSTWOOD NON-NFP 2,769 34 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 24 km
2023 NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN 2,074 30 km
2017 NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE 1,899 31 km
2016 LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016 1,802 34 km
1993 KRUSES 1,802 35 km
1990 KRUSES 1,619 36 km
1986 KRUSES 1,615 36 km
1996 KRUSES 1,516 36 km
2003 KRUSE 1,507 36 km
1987 TEAL 1,470 27 km
2001 HB 35 1,441 24 km
2010 ASPEN HFR 1,333 31 km
1992 ASPEN 1,328 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 65°F (19°C) 2.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in

Flaxton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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