Estelline, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brookings County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
862
Population
907/sq mi density
$74,231
Median Income
$29,427 per capita
$139,000
Home Value
$279,416 Zillow
$611
Median Rent
16.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,231 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $611/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Estelline has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 60.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,659 ft (506 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5768°N, 96.9011°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brookings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brookings Regional (BKX) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in |
Estelline has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").