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Dolton, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
42
Population
162/sq mi density
$62,321
Median Income
$65,155 per capita
$154,800
Home Value
$243,577 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
80
Violent Crime/100K
319 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,321 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dolton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,448 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4911°N, 97.3848°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McCook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Dolton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").