Hurley, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
397 Population 640/sq mi density
$76,429 Median Income $32,651 per capita
$110,800 Home Value $291,083 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,429 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hurley 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. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,282 ft (391 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density640/sq mi
Coordinates43.2793°N, 97.0894°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTurner County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 40.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.62"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience88.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 6, 2024.

Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 137 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 125 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 93 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 137 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 68 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 119 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

651 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 382 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 89 km 1
May 30, 1998 EF4 71 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 69 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 17 km 1
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 60 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 5 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 51 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 22, 1968 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 14, 1967 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Hurley has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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