Central City, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
122
Population
763/sq mi density
$45,208
Median Income
$36,377 per capita
$187,500
Home Value
$369,374 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,208 median income, 27.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Central City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 183.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,932 ft (1,503 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 763/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3686°N, 103.7705°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Central City has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (1.5").