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Porcupine, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sioux County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
136
Population
680/sq mi density
$80,417
Median Income
$13,865 per capita
$771
Median Rent
12.1% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
257
Violent Crime/100K
3,007 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$80,417 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Porcupine has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,800 ft (549 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 680/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2218°N, 101.1001°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sioux County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Porcupine has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.3").