Canistota, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
664
Population
1,186/sq mi density
$61,979
Median Income
$32,292 per capita
$112,200
Home Value
$305,259 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,979 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Canistota 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. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,551 ft (473 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5978°N, 97.2926°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McCook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Canistota has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").