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Faulkton, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Faulk County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
627
Population
621/sq mi density
$68,672
Median Income
$30,585 per capita
$100,000
Home Value
$172,569 Zillow
$860
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,672 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $860/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Faulkton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 43.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,587 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 621/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0342°N, 99.1267°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Faulk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Faulkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.4").