Oriska, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cass County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
234
Population
867/sq mi density
$93,750
Median Income
$29,471 per capita
$77,900
Home Value
$216,285 Zillow
$494
Median Rent
13.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,900 home value, $494/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oriska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 34.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 867/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9311°N, 97.7905°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0386 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.55 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Oriska has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").