Alexandria, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hanson County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
725
Population
1,169/sq mi density
$92,500
Median Income
$40,266 per capita
$168,300
Home Value
$258,166 Zillow
$714
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,300 home value, $714/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Alexandria has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 36.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,351 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6540°N, 97.7799°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hanson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Alexandria has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").