Kenel, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Campbell County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
124
Population
127/sq mi density
$49,688
Median Income
$36,636 per capita
$83,800
Home Value
$128,018 Zillow
$444
Median Rent
10.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$49,688 median income, 28.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $444/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 39.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,987 ft (606 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 127/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8545°N, 100.4592°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Campbell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in |
Kenel has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").