Highmore, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hyde County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
717 Population 379/sq mi density
$99,500 Median Income $35,333 per capita
$111,500 Home Value $374,009 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,500 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Highmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,887 ft (575 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density379/sq mi
Coordinates44.5214°N, 99.4393°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHyde County County
Nearest AirportPierre Regional (PIR)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.36"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.1 / 100
Community Resilience79.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 89 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 112 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 77 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 106 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 99 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 54 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 107 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 58 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 143 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

279 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 43 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 99 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 23, 1973 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 73 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 3, 1971 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 30, 2020 EF2 41 km 1
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 12, 1993 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF2 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THOMPSON COMPLEX (3,230 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 THOMPSON COMPLEX 3,230 56 km
2000 CLOVER 3,062 60 km
2022 HOLIDAY 2,936 44 km
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 91 km
2000 GANN VALLEY 2,534 56 km
2006 FOUR BEAR 2,179 98 km
2006 FT PIERRE COMPLEX 1,812 67 km
2011 HIGHWAY 47 1,800 57 km
2005 CHAOS 1,539 46 km
2000 BAD HORSE 1,215 58 km
2005 N HYDE 1,204 22 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in

Highmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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