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Doland, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Spink County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
237 Population 389/sq mi density
$62,604 Median Income $33,507 per capita
$52,600 Home Value $150,758 Zillow
$673 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
386 Violent Crime/100K 2,427 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,604 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,600 home value, $673/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Doland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,356 ft (413 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates44.8945°N, 98.0999°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySpink County County
Nearest AirportHuron Regional (HON)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 16, 2022.

Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 139 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 126 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 60 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 147 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 149 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 73 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 91 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 51 km 1
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 65 km 1
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 82 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 30, 2020 EF2 73 km 1
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 99 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TACOMA PARK PLACE (1,336 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 72 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 51 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 62 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.4 in

Doland has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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