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Forestburg, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Sanborn County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
40
Population
75/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$30,885 per capita
46°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
436
Violent Crime/100K
3,699 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
436 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Forestburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,225 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0212°N, 98.1032°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sanborn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Forestburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and December the driest (0.4").