Beresford, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

2,437 Population 1,369/sq mi density

$71,017 Median Income $36,102 per capita

$219,800 Home Value $319,683 Zillow

$868 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

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

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$71,017 median income, 3.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$219,800 home value, $868/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.4°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,497 ft (456 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density	1,369/sq mi
Coordinates	43.0796°N, 96.7802°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lincoln County County
Nearest Airport	Joe Foss Field (FSD) 35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"

29% below US avg

Snowfall 30.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	63.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	97.6 / 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	22°F (-5°C)	0.7 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.6 in
April	47°F (9°C)	2.5 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.4 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	3.1 in
September	62°F (17°C)	2.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.9 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.1 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.6 in

Beresford has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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