Tuttle, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

63 Population 252/sq mi density

$42,656 Median Income $19,795 per capita

39°F Avg Temperature

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$42,656 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Education

4.5 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Tuttle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 45.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	39.2°F
	27% below US avg
January Average	8°F (-13°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation	1,850 ft (564 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	252/sq mi
Coordinates	47.1445°N, 99.9934°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wells County County
Nearest Airport	Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"

44% below US avg

Snowfall 45.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.61"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	8.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	44.6 / 100
Community Resilience	95.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

241 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 3 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 1953	EF5	93 km	2
Aug 11, 2002	EF4	57 km	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF4	40 km	1
Jul 30, 1981	EF3	98 km	0
May 25, 1978	EF3	77 km	0
May 30, 1958	EF3	89 km	0
Jul 1, 1955	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 15, 1952	EF3	44 km	0
Aug 15, 2022	EF2	100 km	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	84 km	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF2	99 km	0
Jul 17, 2001	EF2	25 km	0
Aug 15, 1999	EF2	66 km	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF2	36 km	0
May 30, 1985	EF2	23 km	0
Jul 4, 1982	EF2	67 km	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF2	72 km	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF2	65 km	0
Jul 11, 1974	EF2	84 km	0
May 26, 1974	EF2	75 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MCCLEAN BOTTOMS (6,421 ac, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2003	MCCLEAN BOTTOMS	6,421	75 km
1994	CHICAGOLAKE	4,606	46 km
2008	GRADER	1,745	61 km
2002	BISRURAL2	1,649	75 km
2015	BIG LAKE FIRE	1,587	100 km
1993	UNNAMED	1,492	72 km
1985	CHASE LAKE	1,215	43 km
2018	EAST JIM LAKE	1,214	88 km
2002	BALE II	1,179	100 km
2006	RICE LAKE 1	1,150	29 km
2017	NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5	1,148	87 km
2002	UNNAMED	1,049	74 km
2005	KIMBALL BOTTOMS FIRE	1,028	74 km
2000	MAC2	1,018	96 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	8°F (-13°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	11°F (-11°C)	0.6 in	Driest
March	24°F (-4°C)	1.0 in
April	39°F (4°C)	1.4 in
May	52°F (11°C)	2.8 in
June	62°F (17°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	2.6 in
September	57°F (14°C)	2.1 in
October	42°F (6°C)	1.8 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.9 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	0.8 in

Tuttle has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 8°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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