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Kyle, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Oglala Lakota County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
1,495 Population 1,017/sq mi density
$566 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
746 Violent Crime/100K 2,982 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
746 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kyle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,911 ft (887 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,017/sq mi
Coordinates43.4248°N, 102.1796°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOglala Lakota County County
Nearest AirportRapid City Regional (RAP)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability99.7 / 100
Community Resilience0.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

May 25, 2003 10 km SSW of Martin, South Dakota M4.0 49 km
Jan 28, 1990 8 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota M4.0 29 km
Feb 6, 1996 13 km WNW of Hill City, South Dakota M3.7 139 km
Oct 18, 2012 28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.6 136 km
Mar 9, 2025 7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota M3.6 95 km
Dec 12, 2013 10 km WSW of Hermosa, South Dakota M3.5 102 km
Mar 26, 2021 10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.4 124 km
Mar 2, 1990 7 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota M3.2 29 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 147 km
Jul 12, 1998 7 km E of Corn Creek, South Dakota M3.1 87 km
Feb 20, 1993 21 km WSW of Cody, Nebraska M3.1 88 km
Jun 18, 1998 23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska M3.1 112 km
Feb 7, 2007 11 km WSW of Wasta, South Dakota M3.1 75 km
Jun 29, 2024 22 km ESE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming M3.0 143 km
Jan 16, 2012 25 km E of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota M3.0 66 km
Jun 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota M2.9 88 km
Jul 17, 2016 15 km NNE of Oelrichs, South Dakota M2.8 80 km
Apr 4, 2024 19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota M2.8 22 km
Mar 18, 1994 4 km SSW of Hot Springs, South Dakota M2.8 107 km
Jan 5, 2004 28 km SSE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming M2.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

199 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 68 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 6, 1963 EF3 39 km 0
Aug 6, 1956 EF3 1 km 0
Jul 26, 2016 EF2 69 km 0
Jun 13, 2016 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 3, 2003 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 4, 1999 EF2 69 km 1
Jun 4, 1999 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 17, 1983 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 19, 1983 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 29, 1982 EF2 34 km 0
Jun 25, 1978 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 10, 1977 EF2 73 km 0
Jul 14, 1969 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 22, 1966 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 26, 1964 EF2 84 km 0
May 2, 1964 EF2 59 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 14, 1953 EF2 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WELLNITZ (77,277 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 WELLNITZ 77,277 63 km
2016 COTTONWOOD CA 41,775 59 km
2012 LONGHORN COMPLEX 41,443 93 km
2007 STAMPEDE 22,848 55 km
1985 YELLOWBEAR 19,212 11 km
2016 FREEMAN 19,121 64 km
1988 LIGHTNING 18,426 95 km
1985 4TH OFJULY 18,177 54 km
2012 HAY CANYON 17,815 68 km
2000 HASNOHORSE 13,420 51 km
2022 CASINO 11,583 67 km
1987 GRASS CK3 11,125 38 km
2000 DECKER 10,883 14 km
2000 PEPPER CREEK 8,915 40 km
2002 WANNA 7,699 52 km
2002 COTTONWOOD 6,696 15 km
1985 CALICO 6,475 48 km
2022 TURKEY DAY 5,998 31 km
1985 WHITEBUTTE 5,685 28 km
2006 RED WATER 5,407 9 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in

Kyle has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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