Woodworth, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Wells County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

42 Population 200/sq mi density

$49,583 Median Income $44,838 per capita

$435 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent

40°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr

48 Violent Crime/100K 481 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.0 / 5.0

$49,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

48 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.0 / 5.0

11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodworth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	39.8°F
	26% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,027 ft (618 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	200/sq mi
Coordinates	47.1422°N, 99.3042°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Wells County County
Nearest Airport	Jamestown Regional (JMS) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	8.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	44.6 / 100
Community Resilience	95.6 / 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 Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

299 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 45 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 18, 2004	EF4	81 km	0
Aug 11, 2002	EF4	21 km	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF4	91 km	1
Jul 17, 2011	EF3	89 km	0
Jul 18, 2001	EF3	88 km	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF3	96 km	0
May 20, 1974	EF3	93 km	0
Aug 23, 1968	EF3	63 km	0
May 30, 1958	EF3	95 km	0
Jul 16, 1957	EF3	84 km	0
Jun 15, 1952	EF3	34 km	0
Jul 4, 2018	EF2	88 km	0
Aug 3, 2016	EF2	77 km	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	90 km	0
May 19, 2004	EF2	82 km	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF2	95 km	0
Aug 8, 2001	EF2	98 km	0
Jul 17, 2001	EF2	28 km	0
Aug 15, 1999	EF2	62 km	0
Jun 3, 1999	EF2	57 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHICAGOLAKE (4,606 ac, 1994).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1994	CHICAGOLAKE	4,606	14 km
2008	GRADER	1,745	18 km
2006	BROWN WF	1,430	93 km
1985	CHASE LAKE	1,215	19 km
2018	EAST JIM LAKE	1,214	37 km
2006	RICE LAKE 1	1,150	77 km
2017	NDAWR FY17 RX G10 11 12 D5	1,148	35 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	13°F (-11°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	25°F (-4°C)	0.7 in
April	40°F (5°C)	1.4 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	2.1 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.9 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.1 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in
December	13°F (-10°C)	0.4 in

Woodworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.3").

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