Avon, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County
3.4
/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
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,727 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $603/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Avon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Avon has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").