Ludden, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dickey County County

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

19 Population 24/sq mi density

$114,688 Median Income $60,126 per capita

$112,500 Home Value $165,201 Zillow

42°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr

54 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$114,688 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$112,500 home value, /mo rent

Safety

2.0 / 5.0

54 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.4 / 5.0

17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Ludden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	41.6°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,297 ft (395 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	24/sq mi
Coordinates	46.0080°N, 98.1248°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dickey County County
Nearest Airport	Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.4 / 100
Community Resilience	52.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Jun 5, 1993	11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota	M4.1	147 km
Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	101 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

382 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 49 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 18, 2004	EF4	88 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF4	44 km	0
Jul 17, 2011	EF3	66 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF3	49 km	0
May 31, 1996	EF3	66 km	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF3	99 km	0
May 20, 1974	EF3	64 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	27 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	89 km	1
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	75 km	0
Jun 25, 1969	EF3	62 km	0
May 20, 1965	EF3	29 km	0
Jun 21, 1961	EF3	60 km	1
Sep 6, 1958	EF3	100 km	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF3	91 km	0
Jun 13, 1950	EF3	90 km	0
Jul 4, 2020	EF2	64 km	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	18 km	0
Jul 14, 2010	EF2	56 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	86 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	71 km
2003	DANIELSON	1,682	76 km
2004	TACOMA PARK PLACE	1,336	54 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	80 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	14 km
2000	PHEASANT OPENER	1,206	78 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	96 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,128	91 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,060	91 km
2021	HARTLEBEN WPA	1,002	90 km
1992	SPRING LK	1,001	91 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	16°F (-9°C)	0.5 in
March	28°F (-2°C)	1.1 in
April	44°F (6°C)	2.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	2.3 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Ludden has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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