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Rolla, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Rolette County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,164
Population
797/sq mi density
$52,841
Median Income
$28,810 per capita
$121,500
Home Value
$120,141 Zillow
$695
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
74
Violent Crime/100K
963 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,841 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,500 home value, $695/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rolla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,798 ft (548 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8436°N, 99.6094°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rolette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in |
Rolla has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 6°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").