McLaughlin, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Campbell County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
567
Population
1,418/sq mi density
$66,607
Median Income
$28,126 per capita
$60,200
Home Value
$128,018 Zillow
$883
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$66,607 median income, 16.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,200 home value, $883/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
McLaughlin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,995 ft (608 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8133°N, 100.8107°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Campbell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bismarck Municipal (BIS) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
McLaughlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.5").