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Lansford, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Renville County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
234 Population 669/sq mi density
$72,750 Median Income $33,108 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $283,998 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 27.5% 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
$72,750 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $795/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lansford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,614 ft (492 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density669/sq mi
Coordinates48.6270°N, 101.3759°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRenville County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.5 / 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)

Tornado History

185 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 15 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955 EF4 74 km 0
Aug 12, 2010 EF3 63 km 1
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 28 km 1
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 82 km 0
Aug 5, 1969 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 92 km 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 28, 2020 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 45 km 0
Jun 22, 2007 EF1 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 (6,837 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 6,837 79 km
2005 H RX 05 WILD 5,644 80 km
1986 WILDERNESS 5,615 80 km
1997 WILDERNESS 5,556 80 km
2005 CLEAR LAKE 5,040 70 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 81 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 67 km
2005 LOSTWOOD NON-NFP 2,769 80 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 65 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 59 km
2023 NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN 2,074 77 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 65 km
2017 NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE 1,899 79 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 52 km
2016 LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016 1,802 78 km
1993 KRUSES 1,802 80 km
1990 KRUSES 1,619 80 km
1986 KRUSES 1,615 80 km
1996 KRUSES 1,516 80 km
2003 KRUSE 1,507 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Lansford has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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