Ross, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Mountrail County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
161
Population
555/sq mi density
$81,328
Median Income
$32,871 per capita
$1,358
Median Rent
22.4% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$81,328 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ross has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 47.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
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
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 | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Ross has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").