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New Town, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dunn County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,725 Population 943/sq mi density
$50,707 Median Income $22,821 per capita
$199,700 Home Value $237,879 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,707 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$199,700 home value, $819/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
New Town has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,927 ft (587 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density943/sq mi
Coordinates47.9891°N, 102.4883°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDunn County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 34.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)3.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.02 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.7 / 100
Community Resilience19.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Sep 28, 2012.

Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 130 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

173 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 54 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955 EF4 50 km 0
Aug 12, 2010 EF3 94 km 1
Jul 11, 1974 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 18, 1956 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 9, 2018 EF2 64 km 1
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 58 km 0
May 26, 2014 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 82 km 1
Jun 5, 1976 EF2 58 km 0
May 24, 1975 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 35 km 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 30, 1958 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 13, 1954 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 13, 1953 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 22 km 0
Jul 14, 2018 EF1 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE 67,150 74 km
2021 LITTLE SWALLOW 9,886 49 km
1988 MURPHY 8,918 40 km
1999 ROUGH CRK 7,887 63 km
2015 LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 6,837 74 km
2012 LITTLE SWALLOW 6,304 49 km
2005 H RX 05 WILD 5,644 74 km
1986 WILDERNESS 5,615 74 km
1997 WILDERNESS 5,556 74 km
2005 CLEAR LAKE 5,040 52 km
2021 HORSE PASTURE 4,431 73 km
2015 RIDGE ROAD 3,390 46 km
2024 CHARLSON 3,055 27 km
2005 LOSTWOOD NON-NFP 2,769 68 km
2021 13 MILE FIRE 2,585 95 km
1988 DANKS 2,425 30 km
2007 MUSKRAT LAKE 2,344 12 km
2023 NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN 2,074 71 km
2017 NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE 1,899 70 km
2016 LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016 1,802 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

New Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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