Sheldon, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ransom County County
3.6
/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
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,600 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheldon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 46.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
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
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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
Sheldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").