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Bridgewater, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
456
Population
404/sq mi density
$38,500
Median Income
$27,587 per capita
$86,900
Home Value
$243,577 Zillow
$719
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
80
Violent Crime/100K
319 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$38,500 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, $719/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgewater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Bridgewater has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").