Park River, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Walsh County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,483
Population
573/sq mi density
$76,080
Median Income
$35,137 per capita
$118,600
Home Value
$174,675 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$76,080 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,600 home value, $892/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Park River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 34.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 996 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3911°N, 97.7427°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walsh County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very 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 | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Park River has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").