Colonial Pine Hills, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,347
Population
154/sq mi density
$82,262
Median Income
$58,073 per capita
$348,400
Home Value
$356,038 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$82,262 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$348,400 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Colonial Pine Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 53.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,095 ft (1,248 m) |
| Area | 15.3 sq mi (39.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0137°N, 103.3149°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 13 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in |
Colonial Pine Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.3").