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Elk Point, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Union County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,391
Population
1,543/sq mi density
$83,250
Median Income
$33,728 per capita
$228,400
Home Value
$280,678 Zillow
$801
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
215
Violent Crime/100K
54 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$228,400 home value, $801/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Elk Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,126 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6812°N, 96.6805°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Elk Point has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").