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Lebanon, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Potter County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
68 Population 128/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $19,016 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lebanon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates45.0688°N, 99.7664°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPotter County County
Nearest AirportPierre Regional (PIR)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 38.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.7 / 100
Community Resilience59.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on May 30, 2024.

May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 75 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 95 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 138 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 145 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 30 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

256 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 27 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2010 EF4 42 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 67 km 0
Jul 23, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 3, 1971 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 62 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 28, 2024 EF2 78 km 0
Aug 30, 2020 EF2 73 km 1
May 22, 2010 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 82 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 12, 1993 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 30, 1992 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 2, 1983 EF2 45 km 0
Sep 2, 1983 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 19, 1973 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 18, 1970 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LAPLANTE (14,777 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 LAPLANTE 14,777 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,487 89 km
2006 THOMPSON COMPLEX 3,230 93 km
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 38 km
2005 LITTLE BEND 2,789 78 km
2006 1804 2,778 69 km
2011 MOUND CITY 2,755 84 km
2023 LITTLE BEND RX 2,574 78 km
2006 FOUR BEAR 2,179 48 km
2006 FT PIERRE COMPLEX 1,812 96 km
2003 JOEL BERTSCH 2 1,460 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,438 83 km
2004 ALLEN STUECKLE 1,330 89 km
2005 N HYDE 1,204 47 km
2021 FUZZY 1,075 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 29°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.5 in

Lebanon has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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