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Highmore, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hyde County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
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
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,887 ft (575 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5214°N, 99.4393°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hyde County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Highmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").