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Norris, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jackson County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
116
Population
140/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
429
Violent Crime/100K
572 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Norris experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,493 ft (760 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4723°N, 101.1928°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Norris has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.3").