Kimball, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Aurora County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
469 Population 136/sq mi density
$60,208 Median Income $34,732 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $240,737 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $768/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Kimball experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,792 ft (546 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates43.7470°N, 98.9566°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAurora County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 37.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.40"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively 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 Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 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 M4.3 109 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 84 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 39 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 131 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 125 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 86 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 90 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 118 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 146 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 19 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 133 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 52 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 117 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 60 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 45 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

372 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 87 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 55 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 51 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF3 29 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 3, 1971 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 79 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF3 71 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 73 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 99 km 0
May 16, 1962 EF3 75 km 0
May 15, 1962 EF3 71 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF3 60 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CLOVER (3,062 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 CLOVER 3,062 89 km
2022 HOLIDAY 2,936 52 km
2000 GANN VALLEY 2,534 50 km
2000 NOVOTNY AND WAGNER 1,968 94 km
2011 HIGHWAY 47 1,800 53 km
2005 CHAOS 1,539 54 km
2000 BAD HORSE 1,215 76 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 36 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.5 in

Kimball has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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