Kidder, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Marshall County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

10 Population 42/sq mi density

42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

449 Violent Crime/100K 1,142 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

449 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kidder has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 45.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	42.3°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	10°F (-12°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,294 ft (394 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density	42/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8817°N, 97.7138°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Marshall County County
Nearest Airport	Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 45.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	14.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	35.8 / 100
Community Resilience	51.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively 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 Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Jun 5, 1993	11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota	M4.1	113 km
Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	67 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

405 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 78 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 7, 2010	EF4	88 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF4	60 km	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF4	88 km	2
Jul 17, 2011	EF3	98 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF3	72 km	0
May 31, 1996	EF3	75 km	0
May 10, 1982	EF3	97 km	0
May 20, 1974	EF3	93 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	50 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	17 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	93 km	1
Jun 25, 1969	EF3	56 km	0
May 20, 1965	EF3	59 km	0
May 5, 1964	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 21, 1961	EF3	61 km	1
Jul 1, 1952	EF3	63 km	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	97 km	0
Jul 4, 2020	EF2	87 km	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	31 km	0
May 30, 2011	EF2	100 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	62 km
2003	DANIELSON	1,682	44 km
2004	TACOMA PARK PLACE	1,336	58 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	71 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	37 km
2000	PHEASANT OPENER	1,206	64 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	99 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,128	64 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,060	64 km
2021	HARTLEBEN WPA	1,002	62 km
1992	SPRING LK	1,001	60 km
2006	MOSQUITO RANCH	656	82 km
1997	ROBIN HOOD	542	84 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	10°F (-12°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	17°F (-8°C)	0.5 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.9 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.3 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.3 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
December	15°F (-9°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Kidder has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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