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Goodwin, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Deuel County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
94 Population 200/sq mi density
$54,750 Median Income $41,357 per capita
$175,000 Home Value $450,491 Zillow
$519 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$175,000 home value, $519/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Goodwin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 60.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.4°F
21% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,998 ft (609 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates44.8775°N, 96.8497°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDeuel County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 60.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience70.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 26, 2002.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 99 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 101 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 123 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

410 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 71 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 99 km 0
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 93 km 1
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 68 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 9 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 81 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 22 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 33 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 34 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 23 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 23, 2004 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF2 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 61 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 72 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 57 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 56 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 95 km
1998 LEE 1,137 54 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 55 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 56 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 58 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 70 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 56 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 56 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 56 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 56 km
2000 FISH 720 57 km
2007 LEE 689 54 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 83 km
2003 LEE 560 54 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 77 km
2002 ARTICHOKE 548 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.5 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest

Goodwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (0.4").

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