Big Stone City, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Big Stone County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
609
Population
508/sq mi density
$50,333
Median Income
$36,672 per capita
$122,500
Home Value
$251,181 Zillow
$705
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,333 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,500 home value, $705/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Stone City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,097 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 508/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3087°N, 96.4726°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Big Stone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown Regional (ATY) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Big Stone City has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and December the driest (0.6").