Deadwood, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,319
Population
268/sq mi density
$52,679
Median Income
$40,001 per capita
$227,000
Home Value
$455,972 Zillow
$706
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
991
Violent Crime/100K
2,406 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,679 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$227,000 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
991 violent crimes/100K (161% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Deadwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 183.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,715 ft (1,437 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3870°N, 103.7207°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Deadwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (1.5").