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Lesterville, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Yankton County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
92
Population
460/sq mi density
$76,250
Median Income
$43,826 per capita
$76,000
Home Value
$213,456 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lesterville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,387 ft (423 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0386°N, 97.5906°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yankton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Lesterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").