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Wishek, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · McIntosh County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
922
Population
640/sq mi density
$65,357
Median Income
$33,862 per capita
$103,300
Home Value
$142,693 Zillow
$712
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
217
Violent Crime/100K
543 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,357 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,300 home value, $712/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wishek has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°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
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,036 ft (621 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2556°N, 99.5545°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McIntosh County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jamestown Regional (JMS) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.9 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Wishek has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").