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Sheldon, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ransom County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
118
Population
288/sq mi density
$55,000
Median Income
$34,408 per capita
$55,600
Home Value
$168,960 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
46
Violent Crime/100K
1,469 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheldon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches. The area receives 36.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,077 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5885°N, 97.4944°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ransom County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Sheldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").