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Wildrose, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Divide County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
147 Population 507/sq mi density
$92,727 Median Income $48,644 per capita
$108,900 Home Value $199,282 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature 274 sunny days/yr
241 Violent Crime/100K 1,626 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,727 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wildrose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 37.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,256 ft (688 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density507/sq mi
Coordinates48.6300°N, 103.1837°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDivide County County
Nearest AirportWilliston Basin International (XWA)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 37.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.7 / 100
Community Resilience17.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 25, 2014.

Feb 25, 2014 23 km N of Brockton, Montana M3.8 128 km
Jul 29, 1998 16 km WNW of Froid, Montana M3.8 116 km
Nov 11, 1998 10 km SW of Grenora, North Dakota M3.5 63 km
Sep 28, 2012 22 km ESE of Williston, North Dakota M3.3 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

107 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 29 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 5, 1955 EF4 67 km 0
Aug 12, 2010 EF3 76 km 1
Jul 11, 1974 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 14, 1950 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 9, 2018 EF2 95 km 1
Jun 27, 1982 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 5, 1976 EF2 30 km 0
Jul 2, 1971 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 5, 1969 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 14, 1962 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 13, 1953 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF2 94 km 0
Jul 6, 2024 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 8, 2009 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 11, 2007 EF1 33 km 0
Jul 18, 2003 EF1 34 km 0
Jul 19, 2001 EF1 65 km 0
Jul 21, 1999 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 13, 1999 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 2, 1990 EF1 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE (67,150 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WILLIAMS CO WILDLAND FIRE 67,150 26 km
1988 BAINVILLE 12,790 91 km
2015 LOSTWOOD WILDERNESS 2015 6,837 54 km
2005 H RX 05 WILD 5,644 53 km
1986 WILDERNESS 5,615 53 km
1997 WILDERNESS 5,556 53 km
1999 ANTELOPE 5,118 91 km
2005 CLEAR LAKE 5,040 70 km
2015 RIDGE ROAD 3,390 62 km
2024 CHARLSON 3,055 74 km
2005 LOSTWOOD NON-NFP 2,769 53 km
2021 13 MILE FIRE 2,585 50 km
2007 W-RX-F SANDHILLS SUB UNIT B 2,381 88 km
2007 MUSKRAT LAKE 2,344 98 km
2006 HB 35 2,164 87 km
2018 MTMLR-FY18-RX-WUI DEEP LAKE 2,088 88 km
2023 NDLWR-HFR-FY23-RX-ASPEN 2,074 56 km
2017 NDLWR FY17 RX CENTRAL CORE 1,899 54 km
2022 MTMLR-FY22-RX-BRIDGERMAN 1,852 88 km
2016 LWR WUI RX FESCUE 2016 1,802 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in

Wildrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 8°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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