Dakota Dunes, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Dakota County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
4,129
Population
1,672/sq mi density
$123,438
Median Income
$68,587 per capita
$495,000
Home Value
$414,793 Zillow
$1,211
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$123,438 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$495,000 home value, $1,211/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dakota Dunes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,672/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4903°N, 96.4840°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Dakota Dunes has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").