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Zap, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Mercer County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
151
Population
148/sq mi density
$89,300
Home Value
$236,095 Zillow
$1,125
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
209 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Zap has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,845 ft (562 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2851°N, 101.9237°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 4.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.64 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Zap has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").