Frederick, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
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
43°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,071 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,100 home value, $719/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Frederick has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 44.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
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
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 24.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Frederick has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.3").