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Arlington, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Kingsbury County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
833
Population
484/sq mi density
$67,083
Median Income
$32,317 per capita
$122,400
Home Value
$303,349 Zillow
$836
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $836/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Arlington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,840 ft (561 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 484/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3635°N, 97.1338°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kingsbury County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brookings Regional (BKX) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 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 Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in |
Arlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.5").