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Hettinger, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Adams County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,141
Population
1,375/sq mi density
$50,750
Median Income
$36,003 per capita
$112,600
Home Value
$137,735 Zillow
$498
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $498/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hettinger has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,746 ft (837 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0035°N, 102.6346°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Adams County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Hettinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").