Geddes, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
141 Population 193/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $37,025 per capita
$81,800 Home Value $323,708 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Geddes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 45.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,600 ft (488 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density193/sq mi
Coordinates43.2540°N, 98.6974°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCharles Mix County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 45.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.52"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.0 / 100
Community Resilience51.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 56 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 28 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 63 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 125 km
Jan 25, 1994 8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska M3.3 137 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 29 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 129 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 72 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 49 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 95 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 105 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 117 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 98 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 43 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 62 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

399 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 7 fatalities, 329 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 8, 1965 EF5 88 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 90 km 0
May 30, 1998 EF4 99 km 6
May 29, 1962 EF4 67 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 9, 2003 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 21, 1965 EF3 82 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 5, 1962 EF3 78 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 74 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 43 km 0
May 16, 1962 EF3 29 km 0
May 15, 1962 EF3 57 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 18, 1954 EF3 80 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (6,910 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 UNNAMED 6,910 90 km
2012 UNNAMED 2,875 79 km
2000 NOVOTNY AND WAGNER 1,968 96 km
2012 KAYLKOWSKI 1,966 53 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 85 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in

Geddes has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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