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Stanley, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Mountrail County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,089
Population
463/sq mi density
$105,893
Median Income
$47,807 per capita
$241,300
Home Value
$237,879 Zillow
$1,120
Median Rent
16.9% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
71
Violent Crime/100K
71 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$105,893 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$241,300 home value, $1,120/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 47.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,249 ft (685 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3138°N, 102.3973°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mountrail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| 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)
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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in |
Stanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 8°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").