Fullerton, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dickey County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

60 Population 154/sq mi density

$105,000 Median Income $89,420 per capita

$73,300 Home Value $165,201 Zillow

43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

294 Violent Crime/100K 808 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$105,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$73,300 home value, /mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

294 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fullerton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 36.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	42.9°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,442 ft (440 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	154/sq mi
Coordinates	46.1632°N, 98.4273°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dickey County County
Nearest Airport	Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 36.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.4 / 100
Community Resilience	52.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
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	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

360 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 58 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 18, 2004	EF4	69 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF4	54 km	0
Jul 17, 2011	EF3	40 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF3	50 km	0
May 31, 1996	EF3	77 km	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF3	72 km	0
May 20, 1974	EF3	41 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	52 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	97 km	0
Jun 25, 1969	EF3	84 km	0
Jul 31, 1966	EF3	82 km	2
May 20, 1965	EF3	27 km	0
Jun 21, 1961	EF3	79 km	1
Sep 6, 1958	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 13, 1950	EF3	81 km	0
Jul 4, 2020	EF2	62 km	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	37 km	0
Jul 14, 2010	EF2	59 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	83 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	35 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	83 km
2003	JOEL BERTSCH 2	1,460	85 km
2004	TACOMA PARK PLACE	1,336	72 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	93 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	35 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	97 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	16°F (-9°C)	0.6 in
March	28°F (-2°C)	1.3 in
April	44°F (6°C)	1.9 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	71°F (21°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	2.2 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Fullerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.4").

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