Bancroft, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Kingsbury County County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

34 Population 148/sq mi density

$133,750 Median Income $34,906 per capita

44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

386 Violent Crime/100K 2,427 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

A+

Economy

5.0 / 5.0

$133,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

386 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bancroft has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	44.0°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,572 ft (479 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	148/sq mi
Coordinates	44.4894°N, 97.7505°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Kingsbury County County
Nearest Airport	Huron Regional (HON) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"

32% below US avg

Snowfall 41.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 16, 2022.

Oct 25, 1990	8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota	M3.6	96 km
Jul 26, 2002	0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota	M3.1	40 km
Feb 7, 2014	11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota	M3.0	144 km
Jul 3, 1995	9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota	M2.8	150 km
Jan 16, 2022	9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota	M2.5	96 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 223 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014	EF4	72 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF4	23 km	0
May 30, 1998	EF4	82 km	6
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	78 km	0
May 30, 2022	EF3	81 km	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF3	82 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	26 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	71 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	85 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	71 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	83 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	92 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	49 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	49 km	0
May 12, 1984	EF3	44 km	0
Jul 18, 1983	EF3	65 km	0
Jun 15, 1970	EF3	74 km	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF3	92 km	0
May 21, 1962	EF3	89 km	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	76 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GANN VALLEY (2,534 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	GANN VALLEY	2,534	98 km
2000	PHEASANT OPENER	1,206	93 km
2009	TAHOHPI WUI RX	1,166	53 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	20°F (-7°C)	0.6 in
March	32°F (-0°C)	1.5 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.2 in
May	58°F (15°C)	3.1 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	2.3 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.7 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
December	17°F (-8°C)	0.5 in

Bancroft has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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