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Canova, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
140
Population
452/sq mi density
$58,000
Median Income
$20,176 per capita
$35,000
Home Value
$258,166 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
142
Violent Crime/100K
1,332 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Canova has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 36.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,527 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8813°N, 97.5040°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McCook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in |
Canova has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").