Marion, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,004 Population 1,154/sq mi density
$72,969 Median Income $35,735 per capita
$167,400 Home Value $290,435 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,969 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,400 home value, $811/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Marion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,449 ft (442 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,154/sq mi
Coordinates43.4236°N, 97.2605°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTurner County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 40.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience88.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 128 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 106 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 104 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 128 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 130 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 65 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 147 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 99 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

617 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 264 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 30, 1998 EF4 50 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 51 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 28 km 1
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 99 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 42 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 20 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 18 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 15, 1970 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 14, 1967 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 21, 1965 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.8 in

Marion has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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