Horse Creek, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Mellette County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
205
Population
216/sq mi density
$358
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
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
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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in |
Horse Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").