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Hurdsfield, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
28 Population 97/sq mi density
$96,250 Median Income $32,061 per capita
39°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
112 Violent Crime/100K 1,786 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hurdsfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.2°F
27% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,910 ft (582 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates47.4472°N, 99.9304°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWells County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

249 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 37 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 11, 2002 EF4 73 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF4 62 km 1
May 30, 1958 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 15, 1952 EF3 29 km 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 88 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 17, 2001 EF2 40 km 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF2 69 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 4, 1982 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 11, 1974 EF2 61 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 29, 1972 EF2 88 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHICAGOLAKE (4,606 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 CHICAGOLAKE 4,606 60 km
2008 GRADER 1,745 56 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 91 km
1985 CHASE LAKE 1,215 61 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 88 km
2006 RICE LAKE 1 1,150 58 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

Hurdsfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 8°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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