Walcott, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Richland County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
302 Population 296/sq mi density
$93,523 Median Income $38,760 per capita
$196,400 Home Value $353,939 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,523 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,400 home value, $1,102/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Walcott 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 24.0 inches. The area receives 51.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates46.5505°N, 96.9376°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRichland County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 51.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.62"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience68.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 109 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 85 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

443 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 50 km 10
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 92 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 39 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 7 km 2
May 10, 1982 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 43 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 61 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 40 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 19 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 80 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 39 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 44 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 70 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 76 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 100 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 100 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 30 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 72 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 49 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 48 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 48 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 99 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 52 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 89 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 34 km
2005 HILLICKSON 05 818 90 km
1989 UNNAMED 807 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in

Walcott has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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