Miller, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Beadle County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,346 Population 1,360/sq mi density
$51,774 Median Income $42,093 per capita
$135,100 Home Value $198,623 Zillow
$546 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,774 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,100 home value, $546/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Miller has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 43.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,570 ft (479 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,360/sq mi
Coordinates44.5200°N, 98.9862°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBeadle County County
Nearest AirportHuron Regional (HON)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.3"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 43.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.42"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability26.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 125 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 91 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 112 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 136 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 63 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 85 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 102 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 71 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 143 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

319 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 35 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 71 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 19 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 90 km 1
Jul 24, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 3, 1971 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 30, 2020 EF2 21 km 1
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 55 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 69 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 7 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THOMPSON COMPLEX (3,230 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 THOMPSON COMPLEX 3,230 88 km
2000 CLOVER 3,062 88 km
2022 HOLIDAY 2,936 50 km
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 98 km
2000 GANN VALLEY 2,534 37 km
2011 HIGHWAY 47 1,800 70 km
2005 CHAOS 1,539 57 km
2000 BAD HORSE 1,215 82 km
2005 N HYDE 1,204 42 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.6 in

Miller has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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