Freeman, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,558
Population
1,046/sq mi density
$60,114
Median Income
$31,421 per capita
$171,300
Home Value
$254,782 Zillow
$741
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,114 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $741/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Freeman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,521 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,046/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3475°N, 97.4308°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Turner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively 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) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Freeman has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").