Great Bend, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Richland County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
28
Population
50/sq mi density
$59,750
Median Income
$41,143 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$166,326 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Great Bend has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 975 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1546°N, 96.8010°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.5 / 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 High |
| 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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Great Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").