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New Rockford, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,325
Population
770/sq mi density
$47,969
Median Income
$36,218 per capita
$101,400
Home Value
$123,278 Zillow
$584
Median Rent
18.6% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
48
Violent Crime/100K
481 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,969 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,400 home value, $584/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
New Rockford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,534 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 770/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6796°N, 99.1377°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wells County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°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) | 0.5 in |
New Rockford has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.5").