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Lead, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,997
Population
1,455/sq mi density
$57,348
Median Income
$36,190 per capita
$192,800
Home Value
$369,374 Zillow
$844
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
68
Violent Crime/100K
541 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,348 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$192,800 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 183.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,296 ft (1,614 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3528°N, 103.7671°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Lead has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").