Claremont, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
90
Population
360/sq mi density
$56,667
Median Income
$45,877 per capita
$74,000
Home Value
$236,473 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Claremont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 37.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,301 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6714°N, 98.0156°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in |
Claremont has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.4").