Ryder, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McLean County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
135
Population
260/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$19,764 per capita
$55,000
Home Value
$236,225 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ryder has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 49.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,100 ft (640 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9212°N, 101.6704°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 29 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in |
Ryder has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").