Goodwin, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Deuel County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
94
Population
200/sq mi density
$54,750
Median Income
$41,357 per capita
$175,000
Home Value
$473,690 Zillow
$519
Median Rent
19.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 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
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Goodwin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,998 ft (609 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8775°N, 96.8497°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Deuel County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown Regional (ATY) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in |
Goodwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").