Draper, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
20 Population 31/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $25,955 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Draper experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 49.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation2,239 ft (682 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates43.9262°N, 100.5372°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJones County County
Nearest AirportPierre Regional (PIR)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 49.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.37"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience28.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

May 25, 2003 10 km SSW of Martin, South Dakota M4.0 138 km
May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 84 km
Jun 18, 2015 15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska M3.3 132 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 47 km
Jan 25, 1994 8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska M3.3 148 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 4 km
Feb 20, 1993 21 km WSW of Cody, Nebraska M3.1 143 km
Jul 12, 1998 7 km E of Corn Creek, South Dakota M3.1 62 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 111 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 123 km
Apr 4, 2024 19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota M2.8 135 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 83 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 129 km
Jun 16, 2021 15 km N of Quinn, South Dakota M2.6 127 km
Jul 7, 2024 11 km NNW of Merriman, Nebraska M2.6 140 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

230 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 30 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 23, 1973 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 12, 2022 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 12, 2022 EF2 24 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 100 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 29, 1993 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 12, 1993 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 30, 1992 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF2 91 km 0
Aug 5, 1987 EF2 54 km 0
Sep 7, 1979 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 2, 1974 EF2 94 km 0
May 19, 1974 EF2 73 km 0
May 19, 1974 EF2 61 km 0
Jul 8, 1973 EF2 79 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LONGHORN COMPLEX (41,443 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 LONGHORN COMPLEX 41,443 94 km
1988 LIGHTNING 18,426 88 km
2024 POWER DAM ROAD 15,047 35 km
2011 OKREEK 11,115 46 km
1987 BIG FIRE 9,107 72 km
2000 HOUCK RANCH 8,746 84 km
2021 DRY CREEK CA 8,123 27 km
2017 WANBLEE TIMBER 4,982 87 km
1991 YELLOWROBE 4,679 64 km
2000 HAYES 4,627 73 km
2012 TOWER 4,599 43 km
2006 THOMPSON COMPLEX 3,230 54 km
2022 WEST SF 3,126 89 km
2000 CLOVER 3,062 52 km
2002 LOOKING 2,981 91 km
2005 LITTLE BEND 2,789 97 km
2021 WHIPPLE CAMP 2,643 48 km
2006 RATTLE SNAKE BUTTE 2,590 50 km
2023 LITTLE BEND RX 2,574 97 km
2000 NOVOTNY AND WAGNER 1,968 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
March 35°F (1°C) 0.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in Driest

Draper has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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