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City in North Dakota, United States

Drayton

$118kMedian Home
282Days with 5+ hrs sun
51°FAvg High Temp
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Drayton is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 757 at the 2020 census. Drayton was founded in 1878.Wikipedia

The cold season is long. Rain peaks in the warmer months. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

Long winterWarm-season rainNoticeable daylight swingBaseball Capital of North DakotaCatfish Capital of the North
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Where It Is

Location Context
Drayton, North Dakota
Latitude48.57°
Longitude-97.18°
Population785
Center elevation804 ft
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State Context

North DakotaU.S. state

North Dakota is a landlocked U.S. state in the Upper Midwest, named after the indigenous Dakota and Sioux peoples. It is bordered by the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to the north and by the U.S. states of Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south, and Montana to the west.Wikipedia

Income tax: 1.10% - 2.50%Avg sales tax: 6.97%Property tax: 0.86%Official school data available

About the Region

Great Plains

This Great Plains grouping includes the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. It brings together plains communities, agricultural areas, and metropolitan centers such as Omaha, Kansas City, and Des Moines.

North-south and east-west differences matter for temperature and rainfall. Distances and available services also vary between rural communities and metropolitan neighborhoods. The regional label alone does not establish affordability, storm exposure, or dependence on a car; use local evidence for those decisions.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age42 yrs
College Educated21%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home6%of workforce
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$118k
Median home price
Household Income
$69k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Walk Score at mapped location
12 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

48.57150, -97.17750 · Updated 2026-05-21

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Walkability
12

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School Rating
5/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
282
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

77% of the year
Avg High Temp
51°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Damp cool season
68% warm season / 78% cool season
Comfort Score
21/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
61°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
23"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
34"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
42
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
23" of precipitation per year
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Humidity Through The Year
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fairly steady humidity
Summer 68% · Winter 78% · May-Jan 62-81%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
3 days
per year with AQI > 100
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