Osnabrock, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cavalier County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
124 Population 413/sq mi density
$35,083 Median Income $40,172 per capita
$50,600 Home Value $171,208 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$35,083 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,600 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Osnabrock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 47.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.1°F
31% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,622 ft (494 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density413/sq mi
Coordinates48.6702°N, 98.1494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCavalier County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 47.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.36"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.0 / 100
Community Resilience22.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

313 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 15 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 1999 EF4 28 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 16 km 0
Sep 19, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 2, 2005 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF2 94 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 14, 1999 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 6, 1999 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 24, 1985 EF2 14 km 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 52 km 0
Aug 5, 1966 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 6, 1959 EF2 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CLOW (1,358 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 CLOW 1,358 95 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 34 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 80 km
1996 P CHICKEN 1,121 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 8°F (-14°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in

Osnabrock has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 4°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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