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Bonesteel, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
301
Population
860/sq mi density
$40,750
Median Income
$19,900 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$323,708 Zillow
$580
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$40,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $580/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bonesteel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,966 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0775°N, 98.9468°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Charles Mix County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in |
Bonesteel has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").