Cresbard, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
110 Population 262/sq mi density
$45,625 Median Income $25,309 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cresbard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 43.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,449 ft (442 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density262/sq mi
Coordinates45.1694°N, 98.9477°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional (ABR)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 43.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.59"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.7%
Unhealthy Days4

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.1 / 100
Community Resilience85.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on May 30, 2024.

May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 137 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 146 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 107 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 88 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

349 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 50 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2010 EF4 70 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 70 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 67 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 36 km 1
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 92 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 65 km 1
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 21 km 0
Aug 30, 2020 EF2 51 km 1
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 57 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 42 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 27, 1999 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROHRBACH (2,887 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 45 km
2003 JOEL BERTSCH 2 1,460 92 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 67 km
2004 ALLEN STUECKLE 1,330 95 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 100 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 85 km
2005 N HYDE 1,204 64 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest

Cresbard has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.6").

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