Hansboro, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Towner County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
16 Population 84/sq mi density
$28,125 Median Income $9,150 per capita
39°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hansboro 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. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,590 ft (485 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates48.9524°N, 99.3802°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTowner County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.45"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience23.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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

148 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 12 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 86 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 99 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 17 km 0
Jun 6, 1959 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF1 63 km 0
Jul 17, 2020 EF1 76 km 0
Jun 28, 2020 EF1 78 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 14, 2018 EF1 14 km 0
Jun 14, 2018 EF1 25 km 0
Jun 14, 2018 EF1 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 36 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 91 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 94 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 33 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 95 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 96 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 69 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 10°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.2 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Hansboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.5").

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