Hettinger, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Adams County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,141
Population
1,375/sq mi density
$50,750
Median Income
$36,003 per capita
$112,600
Home Value
$139,711 Zillow
$498
Median Rent
22.2% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,750 median income, 3.8% 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 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 33.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
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
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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Hettinger has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and December the driest (0.1").