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Angostura, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Fall River County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
114 Population 9/sq mi density
$135,893 Median Income $65,580 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 690 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Angostura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 36.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,311 ft (1,009 m)
Area12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates43.3189°N, 103.3907°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFall River County County
Nearest AirportRapid City Regional (RAP)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 36.8"
Wettest Month (May) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.2 / 100
Community Resilience74.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

May 25, 2003 10 km SSW of Martin, South Dakota M4.0 132 km
Jan 28, 1990 8 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota M4.0 72 km
Apr 9, 1996 34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.7 64 km
Feb 6, 1996 13 km WNW of Hill City, South Dakota M3.7 79 km
Mar 9, 2025 7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota M3.6 40 km
Dec 12, 2013 10 km WSW of Hermosa, South Dakota M3.5 56 km
Mar 26, 2021 10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.4 25 km
Mar 2, 1990 7 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota M3.2 72 km
May 3, 1996 32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.1 60 km
Feb 7, 2007 11 km WSW of Wasta, South Dakota M3.1 103 km
Jun 18, 1998 23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska M3.1 84 km
Jun 29, 2024 22 km ESE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming M3.0 64 km
Nov 2, 1992 5 km ESE of Lusk, Wyoming M3.0 104 km
Jan 16, 2012 25 km E of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota M3.0 37 km
Jun 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota M2.9 28 km
Mar 10, 2011 22 km N of Van Tassell, Wyoming M2.9 76 km
Mar 18, 1994 4 km SSW of Hot Springs, South Dakota M2.8 13 km
Jan 5, 2004 28 km SSE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming M2.8 58 km
Jul 17, 2016 15 km NNE of Oelrichs, South Dakota M2.8 19 km
Apr 4, 2024 19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota M2.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

198 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 97 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1994 EF3 98 km 0
May 11, 1991 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 6, 1956 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 2, 2020 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 13, 2016 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 22, 2012 EF2 43 km 0
Jun 4, 1999 EF2 53 km 1
Jun 4, 1999 EF2 52 km 0
May 11, 1991 EF2 97 km 0
Aug 17, 1983 EF2 29 km 0
Jun 19, 1983 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 5, 1982 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 4, 1982 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF2 56 km 0
Jul 14, 1969 EF2 6 km 0
Jun 18, 1967 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 23, 1966 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 22, 1966 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 11, 1965 EF2 57 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JASPER (82,298 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 JASPER 82,298 68 km
2012 WELLNITZ 77,277 69 km
2012 WEST ASH 55,228 73 km
2017 LEGION LAKE 54,868 39 km
1989 FT.ROBINSON 46,887 73 km
2006 SIOUX COUNTY COMPLEX 39,567 73 km
2012 DOUTHIT 29,036 61 km
2006 DAWES COUNTY COMPLEX 27,923 74 km
2007 STAMPEDE 22,848 65 km
1985 FLINT HILLS 21,062 22 km
2016 FREEMAN 19,121 35 km
1985 4TH OFJULY 18,177 65 km
2003 RED POINT 18,057 63 km
2012 HAY CANYON 17,815 32 km
1988 GALENA 16,936 51 km
2002 BATTLE CREEK 15,034 66 km
1990 SWEDLUND 14,673 42 km
2016 INDIAN CANYON 13,791 33 km
2001 ELK MOUNTAIN 2 13,758 73 km
2001 ROGERS SHACK 11,794 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Angostura has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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