Knox, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Pierce County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
39
Population
81/sq mi density
$67,813
Median Income
$19,638 per capita
$141,100
Home Value
$153,085 Zillow
39°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,813 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,100 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Knox has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,605 ft (489 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3439°N, 99.6911°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.9 / 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 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 | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Knox has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").