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Menno, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
736 Population 1,415/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $33,440 per capita
$103,200 Home Value $241,931 Zillow
$380 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,200 home value, $380/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Menno 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 Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,331 ft (406 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,415/sq mi
Coordinates43.2385°N, 97.5774°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHutchinson County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 39.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 119 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 97 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 95 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 81 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 97 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 135 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 32 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 127 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 148 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 141 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 133 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 88 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 356 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 85 km 1
May 30, 1998 EF4 58 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 75 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 29 km 1
May 29, 1962 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 67 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 14, 1967 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KAYLKOWSKI (1,966 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 KAYLKOWSKI 1,966 90 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 56 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in

Menno has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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