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Rugby, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Pierce County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,555
Population
1,116/sq mi density
$50,580
Median Income
$37,488 per capita
$147,800
Home Value
$206,381 Zillow
$829
Median Rent
35.2% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
38
Violent Crime/100K
1,127 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$50,580 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,800 home value, $829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rugby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,541 ft (470 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3654°N, 99.9902°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Devils Lake Regional (DVL) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in |
Rugby has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").