St. John, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Rolette County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
248 Population 564/sq mi density
$79,200 Home Value $206,381 Zillow
$771 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
St. John has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.5°F
32% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density564/sq mi
Coordinates48.9438°N, 99.7131°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRolette County County
Nearest AirportDevils Lake Regional (DVL)
68 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.37"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.6 / 100
Community Resilience9.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

134 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 3, 2016 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 61 km 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 21, 1971 EF2 69 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 10 km 0
Jun 6, 1959 EF2 93 km 0
Aug 9, 2021 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 17, 2020 EF1 82 km 0
Jun 28, 2020 EF1 54 km 0
Jun 14, 2018 EF1 39 km 0
Jun 14, 2018 EF1 21 km 0
Jun 14, 2018 EF1 67 km 0
Jun 9, 2017 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 21, 2013 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 20, 2011 EF1 75 km 0
Aug 1, 2010 EF1 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 14 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 73 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 74 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 18 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 75 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 75 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 80 km
2021 DAHL 1,312 89 km
1985 LAKE ALICE 1,214 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.4 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 60°F (15°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in

St. John has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 6°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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