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Newell, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Butte County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
494
Population
489/sq mi density
$52,277
Median Income
$30,791 per capita
$120,100
Home Value
$369,376 Zillow
$1,031
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
2,360 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,277 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,100 home value, $1,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Newell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,821 ft (860 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7175°N, 103.4183°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in |
Newell has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.8").