Kathryn, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ransom County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
78 Population 134/sq mi density
$39,500 Median Income $21,668 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $197,685 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Kathryn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,219 ft (372 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates46.6812°N, 97.9704°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRansom County County
Nearest AirportJamestown Regional (JMS)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 47.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.58"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.0 / 100
Community Resilience96.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 12 fatalities, 155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 53 km 10
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 33 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 97 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 77 km 2
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 42 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 63 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 24 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 14 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 4, 2011 EF2 70 km 0
May 30, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 55 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 58 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 89 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 87 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 91 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 36 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Kathryn has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.6").

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