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Wilton, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sheridan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
582 Population 1,039/sq mi density
$83,750 Median Income $40,544 per capita
$206,100 Home Value $247,800 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
270 Violent Crime/100K 2,489 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,100 home value, $838/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,175 ft (663 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,039/sq mi
Coordinates47.1580°N, 100.7840°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySheridan County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience31.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

251 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 3 fatalities, 67 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1953 EF5 79 km 2
Jul 1, 1952 EF4 25 km 1
Jul 30, 1981 EF3 54 km 0
May 25, 1978 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 18, 1956 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 5, 1956 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 1, 1955 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 15, 1952 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 15, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 6, 2004 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 17, 2001 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 3, 1999 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 18, 1990 EF2 60 km 0
May 30, 1985 EF2 38 km 0
May 24, 1975 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 91 km 0
May 26, 1974 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 4, 1971 EF2 83 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MCCLEAN BOTTOMS (6,421 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 MCCLEAN BOTTOMS 6,421 62 km
2015 CANNON BALL 3,068 92 km
2004 FISCHER 2,578 95 km
2000 NEUGERFIRE 2,150 96 km
2006 RIVERDALE WOODS/DOWNSTREAM 1,705 59 km
2002 BISRURAL2 1,649 61 km
2015 BIG LAKE FIRE 1,587 92 km
1993 UNNAMED 1,492 59 km
2002 BALE II 1,179 89 km
1999 SOLEN 1,155 90 km
2006 RICE LAKE 1 1,150 41 km
2007 ROBINSON SUNFLOWER 1,115 54 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,062 69 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,049 56 km
2005 KIMBALL BOTTOMS FIRE 1,028 54 km
2000 MAC2 1,018 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in

Wilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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