Java, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Potter County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
99 Population 202/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $37,979 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $122,187 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Java has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 33.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation2,078 ft (633 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density202/sq mi
Coordinates45.5038°N, 99.8839°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPotter County County
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional (ABR)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 33.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.40"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.7 / 100
Community Resilience59.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on May 30, 2024.

May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 105 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 136 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

261 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 19 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2010 EF4 12 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF3 56 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 11 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 26 km 0
Jul 31, 1966 EF3 64 km 2
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 28, 2024 EF2 34 km 0
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 100 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF2 33 km 0
Sep 2, 1983 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 2, 1983 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 18, 1970 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 7, 1969 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LAPLANTE (14,777 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 LAPLANTE 14,777 68 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,487 63 km
2000 TRIBLE 9,718 66 km
2006 LUND 9,425 99 km
1999 BULLHEAD 5,606 97 km
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 38 km
2006 1804 2,778 35 km
2011 MOUND CITY 2,755 37 km
2012 CORNSTALK 2,561 90 km
2006 FOUR BEAR 2,179 59 km
2000 FTMANUEL 2,124 63 km
2024 STATELINE 2,123 88 km
2003 24 2,119 87 km
2003 JOEL BERTSCH 2 1,460 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,438 47 km
2004 ALLEN STUECKLE 1,330 43 km
2005 N HYDE 1,204 94 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,143 82 km
2021 FUZZY 1,075 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in

Java has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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