Bullhead, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Corson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
285
Population
95/sq mi density
$32,614
Median Income
$7,620 per capita
$575
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$32,614 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bullhead has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 43.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7728°N, 101.0814°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Corson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in |
Bullhead has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").