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Scranton, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Bowman County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
408
Population
591/sq mi density
$91,250
Median Income
$30,030 per capita
$109,700
Home Value
$184,513 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,700 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Scranton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,779 ft (847 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1495°N, 103.1430°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bowman County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Scranton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.3").