Surrey, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ward County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,672
Population
792/sq mi density
$105,125
Median Income
$38,876 per capita
$302,200
Home Value
$339,472 Zillow
$846
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
70
Violent Crime/100K
209 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$105,125 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$302,200 home value, $846/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Surrey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,619 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2430°N, 101.1283°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.29 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in |
Surrey has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.3").