Plaza, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ward County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
314
Population
291/sq mi density
$81,875
Median Income
$37,942 per capita
$202,500
Home Value
$311,561 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
40.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,500 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Plaza has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches. The area receives 49.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,098 ft (639 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0263°N, 101.9587°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.29 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Plaza has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").