Wahpeton, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wilkin County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
7,996
Population
1,492/sq mi density
$57,417
Median Income
$33,164 per capita
$164,600
Home Value
$239,219 Zillow
$753
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
238
Violent Crime/100K
2,226 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$57,417 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,600 home value, $753/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
238 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wahpeton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 49.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 966 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,492/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2721°N, 96.6122°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in |
Wahpeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").