Milbank, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Grant County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,513
Population
1,268/sq mi density
$58,462
Median Income
$37,142 per capita
$161,300
Home Value
$236,956 Zillow
$480
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,462 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,300 home value, $480/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Milbank has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 32.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2194°N, 96.6337°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown Regional (ATY) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.9 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Milbank has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.7").