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Brandt, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Deuel County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
100
Population
79/sq mi density
$58,036
Median Income
$24,726 per capita
$720
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,036 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brandt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 60.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,844 ft (562 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6669°N, 96.6252°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Deuel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brookings Regional (BKX) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Brandt has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.6").