Kaylor, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
68 Population 78/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kaylor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,393 ft (425 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates43.1936°N, 97.8441°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHutchinson County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 36.6"
Wettest Month (May) 3.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.5 / 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) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
March 35°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
July 74°F (24°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in

Kaylor has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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