Willow City, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Bottineau County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
126
Population
268/sq mi density
$69,000
Median Income
$46,768 per capita
$51,700
Home Value
$238,344 Zillow
$675
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,700 home value, $675/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Willow City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches. The area receives 49.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 37.6°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6047°N, 100.2933°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bottineau County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Willow City has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 5°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").