Fairburn, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Custer County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
57
Population
173/sq mi density
$21,875
Median Income
$22,451 per capita
$80,800
Home Value
$518,744 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$21,875 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$80,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairburn has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 33.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,297 ft (1,005 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6869°N, 103.2087°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0488 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Fairburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.2").