Edgemont, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Fall River County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
845
Population
612/sq mi density
$42,440
Median Income
$23,799 per capita
$81,100
Home Value
$245,017 Zillow
$460
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$42,440 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,100 home value, $460/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgemont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 36.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,519 ft (1,073 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2974°N, 103.8323°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fall River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Edgemont has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 19°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").