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Fruitdale, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Butte County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
121
Population
448/sq mi density
$15,833
Median Income
$15,924 per capita
$162,800
Home Value
$332,557 Zillow
$1,375
Median Rent
40.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
243
Violent Crime/100K
1,286 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$15,833 median income, 2.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$162,800 home value, $1,375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
243 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Fruitdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 42.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,956 ft (901 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6692°N, 103.6955°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Fruitdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").