Kaylor, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

68 Population 78/sq mi density

48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

4.4 / 5.0

42.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kaylor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	48.2°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,393 ft (425 m)
Area	0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density	78/sq mi
Coordinates	43.1936°N, 97.8441°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hutchinson County County
Nearest Airport	Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"

34% below US avg

Snowfall 39.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	47.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.0 / 100
Community Resilience	93.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002	16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska	M4.3	98 km
Jun 4, 2021	10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.7	75 km
Oct 25, 1990	8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota	M3.6	84 km
Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	80 km
Jun 4, 2021	9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.1	75 km
Jul 26, 2002	0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota	M3.1	133 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	17 km
Feb 7, 2014	11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota	M3.0	109 km
Feb 1, 2006	6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska	M2.9	147 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	131 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	135 km
Apr 27, 2025	9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota	M2.5	112 km
Jan 16, 2022	9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota	M2.5	78 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	45 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

567 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 354 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	88 km	1
May 30, 1998	EF4	63 km	6
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	89 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	95 km	0
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	91 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	50 km	1
May 29, 1962	EF4	76 km	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	87 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	85 km	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	71 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	98 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	81 km	0
May 7, 1993	EF3	63 km	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	57 km	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF3	55 km	0
Jun 26, 1965	EF3	25 km	0
Jun 21, 1965	EF3	28 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF3	90 km	0
May 24, 1965	EF3	44 km	0
May 12, 1963	EF3	96 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KAYLKOWSKI (1,966 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	KAYLKOWSKI	1,966	70 km
2012	SIX PACK	1,649	45 km
2023	SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I	1,185	77 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-4°C)	0.6 in
March	35°F (2°C)	1.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
July	74°F (24°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.5 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.6 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.1 in
December	22°F (-6°C)	0.6 in

Kaylor has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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