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Brandon, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Minnehaha County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
10,996
Population
1,803/sq mi density
$104,806
Median Income
$50,055 per capita
$317,300
Home Value
$384,029 Zillow
$989
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
68
Violent Crime/100K
264 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$104,806 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$317,300 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Brandon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 45.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,343 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5929°N, 96.5838°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Minnehaha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0443 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.16 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Brandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").