Towner, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McHenry County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
466
Population
561/sq mi density
$53,333
Median Income
$35,465 per capita
$93,300
Home Value
$133,696 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$53,333 median income, 15.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, /mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 39.4 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in |
Towner has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").