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Fort Pierre, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Stanley County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,534
Population
812/sq mi density
$74,732
Median Income
$49,035 per capita
$166,700
Home Value
$300,384 Zillow
$880
Median Rent
23.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
3,108 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,732 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,700 home value, $880/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Pierre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,439 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 812/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3666°N, 100.3823°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stanley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Fort Pierre has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.3").