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Gayville, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Cedar County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
378
Population
1,575/sq mi density
$85,000
Median Income
$41,518 per capita
$98,800
Home Value
$297,298 Zillow
$533
Median Rent
14.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $533/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gayville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,166 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8889°N, 97.1737°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cedar County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Gayville has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").