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Colome, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Tripp County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
397
Population
1,418/sq mi density
$44,167
Median Income
$21,776 per capita
$67,500
Home Value
$180,256 Zillow
$723
Median Rent
40.4% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
847 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, $723/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Colome experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. The area receives 49.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,309 ft (704 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2599°N, 99.7173°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tripp County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Colome has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").