Herreid, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Campbell County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
549 Population 381/sq mi density
$68,611 Median Income $36,879 per capita
$87,400 Home Value $215,909 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,611 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,400 home value, $703/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Herreid has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 39.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,684 ft (513 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density381/sq mi
Coordinates45.8378°N, 100.0747°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCampbell County County
Nearest AirportBismarck Municipal (BIS)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 39.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.37"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience70.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on May 30, 2024.

May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 133 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

241 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 4 fatalities, 46 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 1953 EF5 82 km 2
May 22, 2010 EF4 50 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF3 18 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 36 km 0
Jul 31, 1966 EF3 50 km 2
Jul 1, 1955 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 28, 2024 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 66 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 15, 1999 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF2 20 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 86 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF2 74 km 0
May 26, 1974 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 18, 1970 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TENBROOK (30,588 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 TENBROOK 30,588 90 km
2002 LAPLANTE 14,777 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,487 59 km
2006 STONE MAN CHURCH 10,389 93 km
2000 TRIBLE 9,718 37 km
2006 LUND 9,425 65 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,593 75 km
2003 MCCLEAN BOTTOMS 6,421 95 km
1999 BULLHEAD 5,606 80 km
2022 HWY31 AND 101ST WEST 4,879 98 km
2006 B WARD 1 3,325 92 km
2015 CANNON BALL 3,068 70 km
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 73 km
2006 1804 2,778 37 km
2011 MOUND CITY 2,755 12 km
2004 FISCHER 2,578 67 km
2012 CORNSTALK 2,561 61 km
2006 FOUR BEAR 2,179 85 km
2000 NEUGERFIRE 2,150 73 km
2000 FTMANUEL 2,124 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
September 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in

Herreid has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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