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Avon, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
673
Population
1,035/sq mi density
$57,727
Median Income
$23,720 per capita
$83,600
Home Value
$197,284 Zillow
$603
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,727 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $603/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Avon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,613 ft (492 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0052°N, 98.0593°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Charles Mix County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Avon has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").