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Gardner, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Norman County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
76
Population
152/sq mi density
$118,750
Median Income
$45,614 per capita
$243,800
Home Value
$332,539 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
181
Violent Crime/100K
1,753 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$243,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Gardner has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1445°N, 96.9686°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Norman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.3 / 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 Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Gardner has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").