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Sykeston, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
96
Population
240/sq mi density
$43,125
Median Income
$34,682 per capita
$53,800
Home Value
$197,375 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
48
Violent Crime/100K
481 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sykeston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,636 ft (499 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 240/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4661°N, 99.3993°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wells County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Sykeston has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").