Mission, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Todd County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,380
Population
2,339/sq mi density
$34,000
Median Income
$15,357 per capita
$56,900
Home Value
$180,256 Zillow
$631
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$34,000 median income, 20.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,900 home value, $631/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mission experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,579 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3063°N, 100.6609°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Todd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Mission has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").