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White Shield, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McLean County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
277
Population
73/sq mi density
$65,750
Median Income
$29,079 per capita
$200,000
Home Value
$236,095 Zillow
$533
Median Rent
10.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
209 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,750 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $533/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
White Shield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,992 ft (607 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6602°N, 101.8436°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLean County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
White Shield has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").