Riverdale, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McLean County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
187
Population
135/sq mi density
$96,667
Median Income
$60,281 per capita
$220,500
Home Value
$227,080 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,500 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Riverdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 38.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,964 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4968°N, 101.3670°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in |
Riverdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").