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Fort Ransom, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ransom County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
112
Population
361/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$35,348 per capita
$212,500
Home Value
$175,907 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
46
Violent Crime/100K
1,469 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$212,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Ransom 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 Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,136 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5245°N, 97.9311°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ransom County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 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)
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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Fort Ransom has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").