Milton, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cavalier County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
38
Population
81/sq mi density
$96,875
Median Income
$39,711 per capita
$76,300
Home Value
$171,208 Zillow
37°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$96,875 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Milton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 47.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.1°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,584 ft (483 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6260°N, 98.0460°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cavalier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 4°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.4").