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Eden, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Marshall County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
206 Population 1,373/sq mi density
$740 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
449 Violent Crime/100K 1,142 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Eden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 48.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,839 ft (561 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,373/sq mi
Coordinates45.6168°N, 97.4197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional (ABR)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 48.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 88 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

428 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 61 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 94 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 82 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 82 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 94 km 1
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 55 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 89 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 65 km 1
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 62 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 69 km 0
Jul 14, 2010 EF2 97 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 86 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 97 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 37 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 66 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 93 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 94 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 68 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 49 km
1998 LEE 1,137 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 66 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 92 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 66 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 63 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 96 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 24 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 93 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 97 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 93 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Driest

Eden has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.4").

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