Kadoka, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jackson County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
427
Population
186/sq mi density
$36,786
Median Income
$24,311 per capita
$600
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$36,786 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kadoka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 38.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,449 ft (746 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8286°N, 101.5012°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Kadoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").