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Northwood, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Grand Forks County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
941
Population
778/sq mi density
$76,875
Median Income
$39,621 per capita
$200,500
Home Value
$237,850 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
774 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,500 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Northwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7314°N, 97.5652°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grand Forks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very 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 | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Northwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.5").