Burbank, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Union County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

159 Population 513/sq mi density

$58,200 Home Value $344,716 Zillow

49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

308 Violent Crime/100K 2,192 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

308 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

4.5 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Burbank experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	48.8°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	20°F (-6°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,141 ft (348 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	513/sq mi
Coordinates	42.7461°N, 96.8327°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Union County County
Nearest Airport	Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"

26% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	37.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	48.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	64 km
Aug 9, 1997	9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska	M3.4	110 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	90 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	117 km
Jun 30, 2021	4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa	M2.7	141 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	80 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 231 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	88 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	92 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF4	69 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	75 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF4	72 km	0
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	48 km	1
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	13 km	0
Jul 7, 1977	EF4	67 km	0
May 6, 1975	EF4	86 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	57 km	1
Jun 23, 1952	EF4	80 km	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	42 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	93 km	0
Jul 5, 1994	EF3	64 km	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	65 km	0
May 8, 1979	EF3	64 km	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	57 km	0
May 6, 1975	EF3	83 km	0
May 6, 1975	EF3	91 km	0
May 31, 1971	EF3	89 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	SIX PACK	1,649	85 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	20°F (-6°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-5°C)	0.6 in
March	36°F (2°C)	1.8 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.6 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.7 in
June	71°F (21°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
July	74°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	3.0 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in
October	51°F (10°C)	2.0 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.3 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	0.6 in

Burbank has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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