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Richardton, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Stark County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
761
Population
343/sq mi density
$69,844
Median Income
$44,444 per capita
$188,900
Home Value
$236,686 Zillow
$576
Median Rent
37.9% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
231
Violent Crime/100K
2,989 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,844 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,900 home value, $576/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Richardton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,459 ft (750 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 343/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8813°N, 102.3332°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Richardton has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").