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Edgemont, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Fall River County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
845
Population
612/sq mi density
$42,440
Median Income
$23,799 per capita
$81,100
Home Value
$229,162 Zillow
$460
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
86
Violent Crime/100K
690 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,440 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,100 home value, $460/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 36.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°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 15.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.4").