Bridger, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Haakon County County
1.6
/5.0
D
Poor
72
Population
267/sq mi density
$14,583
Median Income
$5,346 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$14,583 median income, unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridger experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,871 ft (570 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 267/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5421°N, 101.9136°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Haakon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Bridger has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").