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Blucksberg Mountain, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
683
Population
1,019/sq mi density
$95,658
Median Income
$45,510 per capita
$347,200
Home Value
$369,376 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
2,360 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,658 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$347,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Blucksberg Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. The area receives 47.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,885 ft (1,184 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,019/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3593°N, 103.4538°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Blucksberg Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.7").