Valley City, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Barnes County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
6,554
Population
1,524/sq mi density
$56,471
Median Income
$35,525 per capita
$152,800
Home Value
$199,648 Zillow
$782
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,471 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,800 home value, $782/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Valley City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,222 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9226°N, 98.0041°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Barnes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Valley City has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").