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Central City, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
2.4
/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
270 sunny days/yr
322
Violent Crime/100K
870 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,208 median income, 17.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$187,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 183.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Central City has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").