Tappen, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Kidder County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
264
Population
251/sq mi density
$50,682
Median Income
$25,593 per capita
$806
Median Rent
16.3% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,682 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tappen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 48.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,770 ft (539 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8716°N, 99.6271°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kidder County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 45 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in |
Tappen has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").