Elkton, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
971
Population
652/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$25,186 per capita
$183,800
Home Value
$305,071 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
45.6% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$183,800 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,753 ft (534 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2351°N, 96.4794°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brookings Regional (BKX) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Elkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.5").