Horace, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Clay County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
3,964
Population
312/sq mi density
$145,801
Median Income
$64,322 per capita
$444,600
Home Value
$407,900 Zillow
$963
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$145,801 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$444,600 home value, $963/mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Horace has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 12.7 sq mi (32.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7570°N, 96.9113°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Horace has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").