Ashland Heights, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,142
Population
392/sq mi density
$61,538
Median Income
$19,695 per capita
$202,700
Home Value
$359,031 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$61,538 median income, 29.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$202,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashland Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,164 ft (964 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1334°N, 103.1237°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Ashland Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.3").