Irene, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Yankton County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
521
Population
2,004/sq mi density
$59,091
Median Income
$30,102 per capita
$87,100
Home Value
$282,233 Zillow
$781
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,091 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value, $781/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Irene experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,395 ft (425 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0837°N, 97.1576°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yankton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Irene has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.7").