Aberdeen, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
28,297
Population
1,708/sq mi density
$63,715
Median Income
$36,668 per capita
$205,500
Home Value
$243,866 Zillow
$783
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
275
Violent Crime/100K
1,421 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,715 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$205,500 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
275 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Aberdeen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 42.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,708/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4647°N, 98.4681°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Aberdeen has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").