Alcester, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
987
Population
1,352/sq mi density
$58,661
Median Income
$27,378 per capita
$114,400
Home Value
$302,363 Zillow
$690
Median Rent
20.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,661 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,400 home value, $690/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Alcester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,418 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0276°N, 96.6268°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Alcester has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").