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Bridger, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Haakon County County
1.2
/5.0
F
Poor
72
Population
267/sq mi density
$14,583
Median Income
$5,346 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$14,583 median income, 17.5% unemployment
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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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in |
Bridger has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.3").