Blunt, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hughes County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
214
Population
437/sq mi density
$62,031
Median Income
$32,532 per capita
$152,500
Home Value
$163,466 Zillow
$888
Median Rent
17.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,031 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,500 home value, $888/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Blunt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 8.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,619 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5159°N, 99.9886°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hughes County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 8.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 93.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in |
Blunt has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").