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Hatton, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Steele County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
639 Population 1,141/sq mi density
$72,885 Median Income $45,981 per capita
$133,700 Home Value $203,958 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 12.2% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,885 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hatton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 48.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,080 ft (329 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,141/sq mi
Coordinates47.6370°N, 97.4583°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySteele County County
Nearest AirportGrand Forks International (GFK)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 48.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience58.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 199 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 82 km 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 16 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 15 km 1
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 96 km 1
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 38 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 38 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 95 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 31 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 97 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 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 86 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 90 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 87 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 86 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 99 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 98 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 56 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 41 km
2010 ONSTAD 12 828 84 km
2012 HAM 789 79 km
2007 TNC GR-GOD-3910 749 90 km
2009 TILDEN 27 709 82 km
2008 TRAIN 1 656 90 km
2024 GLACIAL RIDGE CATTAILS RX 579 87 km
2008 ONSTAD 1 541 84 km
2009 GODFREY 3 530 90 km
2008 TILDEN BURN 522 82 km
2008 MELVIN SLOUGH 500 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Hatton has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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