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Ross, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Mountrail County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
161
Population
555/sq mi density
$81,328
Median Income
$32,871 per capita
$1,358
Median Rent
22.4% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
535 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,328 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ross has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 43.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,299 ft (701 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 555/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3128°N, 102.5435°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mountrail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Williston Basin International (XWA) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Ross has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").