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De Smet, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Kingsbury County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
974
Population
840/sq mi density
$60,139
Median Income
$41,276 per capita
$155,900
Home Value
$251,123 Zillow
$743
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
142
Violent Crime/100K
1,332 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,139 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,900 home value, $743/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
De Smet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3861°N, 97.5497°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kingsbury County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huron Regional (HON) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
De Smet has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").