Hudson, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Sioux County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
405
Population
1,446/sq mi density
$70,000
Median Income
$36,982 per capita
$113,500
Home Value
$292,181 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hudson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1301°N, 96.4556°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sioux County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in |
Hudson has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").