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Galesburg, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Traill County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
57 Population 335/sq mi density
$89,167 Median Income $78,616 per capita
$154,500 Home Value $281,813 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Galesburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.4°F
27% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density335/sq mi
Coordinates47.2701°N, 97.4088°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTraill County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 215 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 41 km 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 31 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 52 km 1
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 68 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 91 km 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 34 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 48 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 OXCART 12,538 100 km
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 98 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 96 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 92 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 95 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 82 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 83 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 86 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 57 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 96 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 15 km
2010 ONSTAD 12 828 91 km
2012 HAM 789 91 km
2007 TNC GR-GOD-3910 749 97 km
2009 TILDEN 27 709 94 km
2008 TRAIN 1 656 99 km
2024 GLACIAL RIDGE CATTAILS RX 579 96 km
1998 FUGLIE 545 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Galesburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").

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