Crocker, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

24 Population 7/sq mi density

43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

262 Violent Crime/100K 2,215 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

262 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Crocker has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 42.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	42.7°F
	21% below US avg
January Average	11°F (-11°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,825 ft (556 m)
Area	3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	45.1141°N, 97.7708°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Day County County
Nearest Airport	Watertown Regional (ATY) 33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 42.8"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	27.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.7 / 100
Community Resilience	84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 26, 2002.

Jun 5, 1993	11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota	M4.1	131 km
Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	103 km
Jul 26, 2002	0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota	M3.1	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 70 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 24, 2003	EF4	93 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF4	81 km	0
May 30, 2022	EF3	82 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	85 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF3	95 km	0
May 31, 1996	EF3	68 km	0
May 17, 1996	EF3	94 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	85 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	97 km	0
May 12, 1984	EF3	26 km	0
Jul 18, 1983	EF3	53 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	59 km	1
Jun 25, 1969	EF3	45 km	0
Jun 21, 1961	EF3	53 km	1
May 30, 2022	EF2	89 km	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	95 km	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	73 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	93 km	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF2	94 km	0
Jun 29, 2005	EF2	94 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DANIELSON (1,682 ac, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2003	DANIELSON	1,682	99 km
2004	TACOMA PARK PLACE	1,336	60 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	93 km
2000	PHEASANT OPENER	1,206	25 km
2009	TAHOHPI WUI RX	1,166	95 km
1992	SPRING LK	1,001	50 km
2006	MOSQUITO RANCH	656	99 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	11°F (-11°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	17°F (-8°C)	0.6 in
March	29°F (-1°C)	1.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	1.9 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.7 in
September	60°F (15°C)	1.9 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.5 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.5 in	Driest

Crocker has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 11°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.5").

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