Faith, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Perkins County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
327
Population
255/sq mi density
$39,583
Median Income
$35,507 per capita
$124,400
Home Value
$284,399 Zillow
$384
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$124,400 home value, $384/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Faith experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 55.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,580 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0258°N, 102.0363°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Perkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 80 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| 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 (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Faith has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and November the driest (0.4").