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Michigan City, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ramsey County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
278
Population
556/sq mi density
$80,500
Median Income
$41,491 per capita
$89,000
Home Value
$205,515 Zillow
$1,044
Median Rent
13.2% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $1,044/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Michigan City 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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 42.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,517 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0244°N, 98.1201°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ramsey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in |
Michigan City has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").