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Long Lake, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · McPherson County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
17 Population 61/sq mi density
$58,438 Median Income $32,641 per capita
$28,800 Home Value $236,161 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
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Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$28,800 home value, /mo rent
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Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Long Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,956 ft (596 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates45.8567°N, 99.2058°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcPherson County County
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional (ABR)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.8 / 100
Community Resilience55.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 15, 2017.

Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

329 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 55 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2010 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 63 km 0
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 48 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 19, 1974 EF3 48 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 87 km 1
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 31, 1966 EF3 26 km 2
May 20, 1965 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 87 km 1
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 28, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 38 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROHRBACH (2,887 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 61 km
2006 1804 2,778 93 km
2011 MOUND CITY 2,755 77 km
2000 FTMANUEL 2,124 99 km
2003 JOEL BERTSCH 2 1,460 22 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,438 99 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 82 km
2004 ALLEN STUECKLE 1,330 35 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 1.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 28°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in

Long Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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