Lane, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jerauld County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
25 Population 53/sq mi density
$95,833 Median Income $33,348 per capita
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$95,833 median income, 6.3% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lane has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates44.0697°N, 98.4246°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJerauld County County
Nearest AirportHuron Regional (HON)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.7"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 44.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.5 / 100
Community Resilience64.0 / 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 Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 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 M4.3 150 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 121 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 31 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 122 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 36 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 123 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 149 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 73 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 86 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 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

459 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 236 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 4 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 57 km 0
May 30, 1998 EF4 69 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 94 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 43 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 11 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 3, 1971 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 56 km 0
May 24, 1965 EF3 98 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 49 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOLIDAY (2,936 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HOLIDAY 2,936 72 km
2000 GANN VALLEY 2,534 41 km
2011 HIGHWAY 47 1,800 86 km
2005 CHAOS 1,539 79 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 69 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.7 in

Lane has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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