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Thompson, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Grand Forks County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,092
Population
2,540/sq mi density
$110,909
Median Income
$46,653 per capita
$274,000
Home Value
$361,447 Zillow
$706
Median Rent
26.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,909 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$274,000 home value, $706/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Thompson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 48.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 867 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7746°N, 97.1044°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grand Forks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very 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 | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Thompson has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 7°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.6").