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Garrison, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McLean County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,456
Population
1,040/sq mi density
$68,646
Median Income
$33,827 per capita
$181,800
Home Value
$236,225 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
209 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,646 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,800 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Garrison has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 42.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,917 ft (584 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,040/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6532°N, 101.4219°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Garrison has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").