Taylor, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Stark County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
193 Population 386/sq mi density
$96,458 Median Income $42,723 per capita
$209,100 Home Value $290,783 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$96,458 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,100 home value, $850/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Taylor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 33.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,504 ft (763 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density386/sq mi
Coordinates46.9022°N, 102.4229°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStark County County
Nearest AirportDickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 33.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.37"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience63.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Sep 28, 2012.

Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

182 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 55 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 4, 1978 EF4 70 km 5
Jun 29, 1975 EF4 59 km 1
Jul 8, 2009 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 18, 1956 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 1, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 12, 2011 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 68 km 0
May 26, 1978 EF2 26 km 0
Jun 4, 1976 EF2 59 km 0
May 24, 1975 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 4, 1971 EF2 50 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 22, 1957 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 10, 1952 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 12, 2019 EF1 56 km 0
Jul 14, 2018 EF1 48 km 0
Jun 21, 2016 EF1 66 km 0
Jun 24, 2009 EF1 60 km 0
May 24, 2008 EF1 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LITTLE SWALLOW (9,886 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 LITTLE SWALLOW 9,886 74 km
1988 MURPHY 8,918 84 km
2018 18 DONUT HOLE 7,838 77 km
2012 LITTLE SWALLOW 6,304 75 km
1988 MIKES CREEK 5,309 80 km
2017 MAGPIE FIRE 5,056 92 km
2021 ROOSEVELT CREEK 4,608 93 km
2004 DEEP CREEK 4,180 95 km
2021 ELKHORN 2,784 99 km
2014 14 BEEF CORRAL WASH 2,471 79 km
1988 DANKS 2,425 92 km
1988 FANTAIL 2,341 98 km
2021 744 2,268 87 km
2000 TALKINGTON 1 2,204 63 km
2004 MAGPIE CAMP 2,114 93 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 98 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,678 85 km
2024 LOST BOY BUTTE 1,647 91 km
2009 SQUAW CREEK 1,104 82 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,062 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in

Taylor has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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