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Hitchcock, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Beadle County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
96
Population
356/sq mi density
$65,625
Median Income
$34,084 per capita
$53,000
Home Value
$230,615 Zillow
$865
Median Rent
16.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
386
Violent Crime/100K
2,427 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,000 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hitchcock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,338 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6294°N, 98.4082°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beadle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huron Regional (HON) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Hitchcock has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").