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Kenmare, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Burke County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,027 Population 766/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $38,283 per capita
$122,000 Home Value $233,818 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,000 home value, $815/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenmare has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.6°F
27% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density766/sq mi
Coordinates48.6728°N, 102.0720°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBurke County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.5"
49% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.51 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Sep 28, 2012.

Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 145 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

166 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955 EF4 33 km 0
Aug 12, 2010 EF3 18 km 1
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 42 km 0
Jul 11, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 33 km 1
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 5, 1976 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 60 km 0
Aug 5, 1969 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 61 km 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 56 km 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 34 km 0
Jul 18, 2003 EF1 94 km 0
Jul 19, 2001 EF1 20 km 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF1 6 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE 67,150 93 km
2015 LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 6,837 28 km
2005 H RX 05 WILD 5,644 29 km
1986 WILDERNESS 5,615 29 km
1997 WILDERNESS 5,556 29 km
2005 CLEAR LAKE 5,040 30 km
2024 CHARLSON 3,055 94 km
2005 LOSTWOOD NON-NFP 2,769 30 km
2007 MUSKRAT LAKE 2,344 93 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 24 km
2023 NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN 2,074 26 km
2017 NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE 1,899 29 km
2016 LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016 1,802 28 km
1993 KRUSES 1,802 30 km
1990 KRUSES 1,619 30 km
1986 KRUSES 1,615 31 km
1996 KRUSES 1,516 30 km
2003 KRUSE 1,507 30 km
1987 TEAL 1,470 26 km
2001 HB 35 1,441 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Driest
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in

Kenmare has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and November the driest (0.4").

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