Frederick, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

178 Population 132/sq mi density

$81,071 Median Income $36,812 per capita

$83,100 Home Value $236,161 Zillow

$719 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent

42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

282 Violent Crime/100K 1,976 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$81,071 median income, 1.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$83,100 home value, $719/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

282 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Frederick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	42.2°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	11°F (-12°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,378 ft (420 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	132/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8319°N, 98.5067°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Brown County County
Nearest Airport	Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"

43% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	73.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.1 / 100
Community Resilience	85.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

356 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 54 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2002	EF4	18 km	0
Jul 17, 2011	EF3	74 km	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF3	93 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF3	14 km	0
May 31, 1996	EF3	40 km	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF3	82 km	0
May 20, 1974	EF3	78 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	65 km	1
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	60 km	0
Jun 25, 1969	EF3	54 km	0
Jul 31, 1966	EF3	77 km	2
May 20, 1965	EF3	10 km	0
Jun 21, 1961	EF3	46 km	1
Jul 4, 2020	EF2	29 km	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	53 km	0
Jul 14, 2010	EF2	89 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	51 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	16 km	0
Jun 29, 2005	EF2	70 km	0
Aug 15, 1999	EF2	92 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROHRBACH (2,887 ac, 2022).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2022	ROHRBACH	2,887	93 km
2003	JOEL BERTSCH 2	1,460	75 km
2004	TACOMA PARK PLACE	1,336	39 km
2004	ALLEN STUECKLE	1,330	90 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	25 km
2000	PHEASANT OPENER	1,206	75 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	11°F (-12°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	17°F (-8°C)	0.5 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	1.3 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.2 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.7 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.9 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.3 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
December	15°F (-9°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Frederick has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 11°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and December the driest (0.4").

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