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Solen, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Emmons County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
85 Population 258/sq mi density
$26,250 Median Income $12,378 per capita
$20,800 Home Value $304,388 Zillow
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
2.3 / 5.0
$26,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$20,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Solen 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

Elevation1,678 ft (511 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density258/sq mi
Coordinates46.3873°N, 100.7956°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEmmons County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

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

233 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 95 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1953 EF5 12 km 2
Jul 4, 1978 EF4 83 km 5
Jul 1, 1952 EF4 77 km 1
Jun 21, 1983 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 46 km 0
May 25, 1978 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 1, 1955 EF3 38 km 0
Aug 28, 2024 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 12, 2011 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF2 84 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 56 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 81 km 0
May 26, 1974 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 4, 1971 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 7, 1969 EF2 67 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 41 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,487 96 km
2006 STONE MAN CHURCH 10,389 84 km
2000 TRIBLE 9,718 61 km
2006 LUND 9,425 31 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,593 17 km
2003 MCCLEAN BOTTOMS 6,421 29 km
1999 BULLHEAD 5,606 77 km
2022 HWY31 AND 101ST WEST 4,879 58 km
2006 B WARD 1 3,325 92 km
2015 CANNON BALL 3,068 15 km
2006 1804 2,778 100 km
2011 MOUND CITY 2,755 84 km
2012 MCINTOSH 2,653 68 km
2004 FISCHER 2,578 17 km
2012 CORNSTALK 2,561 49 km
2000 NEUGERFIRE 2,150 11 km
2000 FTMANUEL 2,124 61 km
2024 STATELINE 2,123 50 km
2003 24 2,119 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.4 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in

Solen has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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