Belvidere, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jackson County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
112
Population
147/sq mi density
$50,833
Median Income
$6,615 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Belvidere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,334 ft (711 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8322°N, 101.2711°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Belvidere has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").