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Westhope, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Renville County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
330 Population 1,031/sq mi density
$54,643 Median Income $52,049 per capita
$105,000 Home Value $115,201 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
386 Violent Crime/100K 772 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,643 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Westhope 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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,497 ft (456 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,031/sq mi
Coordinates48.9112°N, 101.0177°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRenville County County
Nearest AirportMinot International (MOT)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

130 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 16 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 12, 2010 EF3 86 km 1
Jul 7, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 26, 1986 EF3 31 km 0
Jul 6, 1977 EF3 41 km 0
Jul 23, 1997 EF2 68 km 1
Jun 6, 1982 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 4, 1974 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 21, 1973 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 12, 1972 EF2 49 km 0
Aug 5, 1969 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 2, 1960 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 28, 2020 EF1 41 km 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 57 km 0
Jun 22, 2007 EF1 52 km 0
May 19, 2004 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF1 84 km 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF1 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,371 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 UNNAMED 4,371 86 km
2000 RED CROSS 3,015 75 km
2017 NDJCR WUI RX COUNTY RD 17 2016 2,772 59 km
1992 CLARK II 2,443 94 km
2009 COUNTY ROAD 17 2,291 58 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 77 km
1994 ASPEN 1,994 58 km
2008 POOL 326 1,805 42 km
2001 HB 35 1,441 77 km
2017 NDDLR FY17 RX HB 35 1,206 77 km
1997 FOXHOLM1 1,187 73 km
1997 HB 35 1,180 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
December 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in

Westhope has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.4").

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