Bath, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

116 Population 400/sq mi density

$33,031 Median Income $23,691 per capita

44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

282 Violent Crime/100K 1,976 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.5 / 5.0

$33,031 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

282 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.2 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bath has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 42.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	44.1°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	13°F (-11°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,303 ft (397 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	400/sq mi
Coordinates	45.4692°N, 98.3236°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Brown County County
Nearest Airport	Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 42.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	73.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.1 / 100
Community Resilience	85.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 15, 2017.

Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	119 km
Jul 26, 2002	0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota	M3.1	123 km
Aug 15, 2017	8 km E of Agar, South Dakota	M3.0	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

352 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 50 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2002	EF4	25 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF3	37 km	0
May 31, 1996	EF3	12 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	94 km	0
May 12, 1984	EF3	80 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	75 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	28 km	1
Jun 25, 1969	EF3	19 km	0
May 20, 1965	EF3	52 km	0
Jun 21, 1961	EF3	7 km	1
Jun 9, 1957	EF3	80 km	0
Aug 30, 2020	EF2	99 km	1
Jul 4, 2020	EF2	43 km	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	77 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	54 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	44 km	0
Jun 29, 2005	EF2	76 km	0
Jul 27, 1999	EF2	59 km	0
Jul 17, 1996	EF2	37 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF2	83 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROHRBACH (2,887 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	ROHRBACH	2,887	90 km
2004	TACOMA PARK PLACE	1,336	8 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	48 km
2000	PHEASANT OPENER	1,206	38 km
1992	SPRING LK	1,001	79 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	13°F (-11°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	18°F (-8°C)	0.5 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.7 in
June	67°F (20°C)	3.4 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
September	60°F (16°C)	1.8 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Bath has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.4").

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