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Faith, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Perkins County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
327
Population
255/sq mi density
$39,583
Median Income
$35,507 per capita
$124,400
Home Value
$277,791 Zillow
$384
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$124,400 home value, $384/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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 74°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 55.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in |
Faith has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").