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Minnewaukan, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Benson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
186
Population
388/sq mi density
$82,895
Median Income
$33,233 per capita
$102,500
Home Value
$153,085 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
16.8% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
261
Violent Crime/100K
4,817 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,895 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Minnewaukan 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 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 388/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0717°N, 99.2538°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very 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 | 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 | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Minnewaukan has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").