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Horse Creek, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Mellette County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
205
Population
216/sq mi density
$358
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
429
Violent Crime/100K
572 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Horse Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 49.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,003 ft (611 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5330°N, 100.7419°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mellette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Horse Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.3").