Bridgewater, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
456
Population
404/sq mi density
$38,500
Median Income
$27,587 per capita
$86,900
Home Value
$249,222 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,500 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, $719/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,419 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5502°N, 97.4984°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McCook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
Bridgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").