Beresford, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,437 Population 1,369/sq mi density
$71,017 Median Income $36,102 per capita
$219,800 Home Value $328,031 Zillow
$868 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
192 Violent Crime/100K 1,106 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,017 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$219,800 home value, $868/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
192 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Beresford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,497 ft (456 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density1,369/sq mi
Coordinates43.0796°N, 96.7802°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 30.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.44"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 89 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 147 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 88 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 149 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 139 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

658 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 122 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 72 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 38 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 90 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 37 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 28 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 69 km 0
Sep 22, 1968 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 14, 1967 EF3 35 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in

Beresford has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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