Carthage, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Miner County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
104 Population 71/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $39,588 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $251,123 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Carthage 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

Elevation1,424 ft (434 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates44.1648°N, 97.7203°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMiner County County
Nearest AirportHuron Regional (HON)
29 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 RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
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: M2.5 on Jan 16, 2022.

Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 73 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 45 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 125 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 125 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 143 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

497 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 13 km 0
May 30, 1998 EF4 46 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 81 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF3 100 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 68 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 18 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GANN VALLEY (2,534 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 GANN VALLEY 2,534 95 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 59 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

Carthage 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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