Bryant, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hamlin County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

761 Population 1,463/sq mi density

$60,592 Median Income $21,891 per capita

$136,700 Home Value $248,681 Zillow

$692 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

262 Violent Crime/100K 2,215 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$60,592 median income, 0.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$136,700 home value, $692/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

262 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.6 / 5.0

7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bryant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	42.7°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,848 ft (563 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density	1,463/sq mi
Coordinates	44.5899°N, 97.4673°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hamlin County County
Nearest Airport	Watertown Regional (ATY) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"

36% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	10.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	64.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very 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)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 16, 2022.

Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	141 km
Oct 25, 1990	8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota	M3.6	119 km
Jul 26, 2002	0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota	M3.1	65 km
Jan 16, 2022	9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota	M2.5	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

458 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 188 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014	EF4	97 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF4	42 km	0
May 30, 1998	EF4	95 km	6
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	80 km	0
May 30, 2022	EF3	56 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	51 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	95 km	0
May 17, 1996	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	77 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	92 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	89 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	36 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	57 km	0
May 12, 1984	EF3	38 km	0
Jul 18, 1983	EF3	42 km	0
Jun 15, 1970	EF3	64 km	0
May 30, 2022	EF2	52 km	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	38 km	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	82 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PHEASANT OPENER (1,206 ac, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2000	PHEASANT OPENER	1,206	88 km
2009	TAHOHPI WUI RX	1,166	77 km
1992	SPRING LK	1,001	93 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	18°F (-8°C)	0.6 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.5 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.3 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.2 in
June	67°F (20°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	71°F (21°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in
September	60°F (15°C)	2.1 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.8 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.5 in

Bryant has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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