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Freeman, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,558
Population
1,046/sq mi density
$60,114
Median Income
$31,421 per capita
$171,300
Home Value
$241,931 Zillow
$741
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
698 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,114 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $741/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Freeman has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").