Davis, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
108 Population 251/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $33,848 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $354,699 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Davis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates43.2595°N, 96.9945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 30.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.62"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 6, 2024.

Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 144 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 133 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 94 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 144 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 75 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 126 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

664 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 313 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 99 km 1
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 89 km 1
May 30, 1998 EF4 78 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 52 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 22 km 1
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 69 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 45 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 13 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 43 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 22, 1968 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Davis has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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