Bryant, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hamlin County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
761 Population 1,463/sq mi density
$60,592 Median Income $21,891 per capita
$136,700 Home Value $262,728 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,592 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,700 home value, $692/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bryant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 47.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,848 ft (563 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,463/sq mi
Coordinates44.5899°N, 97.4673°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamlin County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 47.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience64.4 / 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 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Bryant has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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