McVille, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Nelson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
338 Population 235/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $38,866 per capita
$91,900 Home Value $120,346 Zillow
$572 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,900 home value, $572/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
McVille has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 42.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,471 ft (448 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates47.7651°N, 98.1754°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNelson County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 42.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.44"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.3 / 100
Community Resilience53.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively 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 Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 38 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 70 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 43 km 1
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 97 km 0
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF3 18 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF3 23 km 0
Jul 21, 1987 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF3 33 km 0
Aug 23, 1968 EF3 74 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 16, 1957 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 27, 2015 EF2 60 km 0
Jul 21, 2014 EF2 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GRADER (1,745 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 GRADER 1,745 95 km
2006 BROWN WF 1,430 63 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 99 km
2018 EAST JIM LAKE 1,214 80 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 93 km
2017 NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5 1,148 78 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 77 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.5 in
March 22°F (-5°C) 0.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.7 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

McVille has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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