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Millerdale Colony, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hand County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
85 Population 327/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Millerdale Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,922 ft (586 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates44.3974°N, 99.1103°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHand County County
Nearest AirportHuron Regional (HON)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.2"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 36.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience58.6 / 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 Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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 M3.7 118 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 84 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 101 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 121 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 71 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 84 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 89 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 54 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 128 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

316 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 42 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 69 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 23, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 53 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 3, 1971 EF3 17 km 0
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 30, 2020 EF2 36 km 1
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 56 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 45 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 75 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 14 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF2 96 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 75 km
2000 CLOVER 3,062 73 km
2022 HOLIDAY 2,936 33 km
2000 GANN VALLEY 2,534 28 km
2006 FT PIERRE COMPLEX 1,812 88 km
2011 HIGHWAY 47 1,800 53 km
2005 CHAOS 1,539 40 km
2000 BAD HORSE 1,215 66 km
2005 N HYDE 1,204 44 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.5 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
December 19°F (-8°C) 0.4 in

Millerdale Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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