Steele, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Kidder County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
742
Population
1,325/sq mi density
$63,000
Median Income
$37,281 per capita
$160,300
Home Value
$242,245 Zillow
$786
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,300 home value, $786/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Steele has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 48.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,862 ft (568 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8568°N, 99.9181°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kidder County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.5 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Steele has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.6").