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Dimock, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
104 Population 612/sq mi density
$103,750 Median Income $41,594 per capita
$193,800 Home Value $289,782 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dimock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,374 ft (419 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density612/sq mi
Coordinates43.4774°N, 97.9871°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHutchinson County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 39.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 108 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 80 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 53 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 113 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 80 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 100 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 49 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 88 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 135 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 103 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 46 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 355 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 91 km 0
May 30, 1998 EF4 39 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 90 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 70 km 1
May 29, 1962 EF4 96 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 67 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 21, 1965 EF3 61 km 0
May 24, 1965 EF3 39 km 0
Jun 5, 1962 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KAYLKOWSKI (1,966 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 KAYLKOWSKI 1,966 87 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 77 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in

Dimock has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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