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Selfridge, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Emmons County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
190 Population 633/sq mi density
$48,125 Median Income $38,997 per capita
$563 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
91 Violent Crime/100K 852 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Selfridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.2°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,190 ft (668 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density633/sq mi
Coordinates46.0417°N, 100.9244°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEmmons County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.2 / 100
Community Resilience55.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
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)

Tornado History

210 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 7 fatalities, 69 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1953 EF5 49 km 2
Jul 4, 1978 EF4 84 km 5
Jun 21, 1983 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 78 km 0
May 25, 1978 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 1, 1955 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 28, 2024 EF2 66 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 12, 2011 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF2 50 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 83 km 0
May 26, 1974 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF2 81 km 0
Jul 17, 1969 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 7, 1969 EF2 28 km 0
Jun 13, 1965 EF2 63 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF2 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TENBROOK (30,588 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 TENBROOK 30,588 21 km
2002 LAPLANTE 14,777 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,487 60 km
2006 STONE MAN CHURCH 10,389 46 km
2000 TRIBLE 9,718 35 km
2006 LUND 9,425 11 km
2006 BLACK HORSE CREEK 8,000 99 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,593 22 km
2003 MCCLEAN BOTTOMS 6,421 68 km
1999 BULLHEAD 5,606 37 km
2022 HWY31 AND 101ST WEST 4,879 30 km
2006 B WARD 1 3,325 53 km
2015 CANNON BALL 3,068 42 km
2006 1804 2,778 71 km
2000 PASTURE 9 BURN 2,768 95 km
2011 MOUND CITY 2,755 65 km
2012 MCINTOSH 2,653 38 km
2004 FISCHER 2,578 39 km
2012 CORNSTALK 2,561 12 km
2000 NEUGERFIRE 2,150 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.4 in

Selfridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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