Badger, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hamlin County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

164 Population 155/sq mi density

$68,571 Median Income $23,779 per capita

$72,000 Home Value $303,349 Zillow

45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$68,571 median income, 6.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$72,000 home value, /mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Badger 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	1,722 ft (525 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density	155/sq mi
Coordinates	44.4855°N, 97.2079°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hamlin County County
Nearest Airport	Brookings Regional (BKX) 23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"

31% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	10.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	64.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 16, 2022.

Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	147 km
Oct 25, 1990	8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota	M3.6	127 km
Jul 26, 2002	0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota	M3.1	82 km
Jan 16, 2022	9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota	M2.5	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 205 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 24, 2003	EF4	50 km	0
May 30, 1998	EF4	90 km	6
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	68 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	88 km	0
Jul 7, 1955	EF4	80 km	1
May 30, 2022	EF3	46 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	67 km	0
May 17, 1996	EF3	92 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	76 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	70 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	57 km	0
May 7, 1993	EF3	99 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	52 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	15 km	0
May 12, 1984	EF3	60 km	0
Jul 18, 1983	EF3	46 km	0
Jun 15, 1970	EF3	43 km	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	38 km	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	67 km	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	31 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TAHOHPI WUI RX (1,166 ac, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2009	TAHOHPI WUI RX	1,166	95 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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	31°F (-1°C)	1.6 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.3 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
June	67°F (20°C)	4.0 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.7 in
September	60°F (15°C)	2.3 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.9 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	1.0 in
December	17°F (-8°C)	0.6 in

Badger has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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