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North River, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Clay County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
67 Population 1,117/sq mi density
$156,250 Median Income $58,637 per capita
$363,600 Home Value $389,357 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
354 Violent Crime/100K 2,630 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$156,250 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$363,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
354 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.2% bachelor's degree or higher
North River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation892 ft (272 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,117/sq mi
Coordinates46.9505°N, 96.8033°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 51.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience74.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 147 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 129 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 215 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 42 km 10
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 11 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 52 km 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 90 km 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 19 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 35 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 6 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 OXCART 12,538 96 km
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 77 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 58 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 93 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 91 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 86 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 67 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 93 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 68 km
2000 00 14 1,377 90 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 67 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 82 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 90 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 36 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 46 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 28 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 58 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

North River has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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