Canova, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
140 Population 452/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $20,176 per capita
$35,000 Home Value $258,166 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good 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
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Canova experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,527 ft (465 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density452/sq mi
Coordinates43.8813°N, 97.5040°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcCook County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 35.8"
Wettest Month (May) 3.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience83.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 6, 2024.

Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 139 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 78 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 140 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 78 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 98 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 130 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 73 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

567 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 249 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 49 km 0
May 30, 1998 EF4 20 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 18 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 82 km 1
May 5, 2007 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 45 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 22 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 44 km 0
May 24, 1965 EF3 42 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TAHOHPI WUI RX (1,166 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in

Canova has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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