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Towner, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McHenry County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
466
Population
561/sq mi density
$53,333
Median Income
$35,465 per capita
$93,300
Home Value
$138,993 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
102
Violent Crime/100K
1,320 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$53,333 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Towner has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 39.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,475 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 561/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3471°N, 100.4070°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McHenry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in |
Towner has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.5").