Cherry Creek, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Haakon County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
158
Population
259/sq mi density
$42,788
Median Income
$16,297 per capita
$205,000
Home Value
$277,791 Zillow
$828
Median Rent
14.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,788 median income, unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$205,000 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cherry Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,724 ft (525 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6047°N, 101.4993°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Haakon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Cherry Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.5").