North Eagle Butte, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Corson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,432 Population 162/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $13,336 per capita
$37,500 Home Value $277,791 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 22.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, $740/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
North Eagle Butte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 36.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average19°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation2,364 ft (721 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates45.0215°N, 101.2309°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCorson County County
Nearest AirportPierre Regional (PIR)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.1"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 36.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience2.9 / 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 Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 66 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 102 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 134 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 102 km
Jun 8, 2025 19 km NW of Wasta, South Dakota M2.6 142 km
Jun 16, 2021 15 km N of Quinn, South Dakota M2.6 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 17 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 21, 1983 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 2, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF2 9 km 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF2 30 km 0
May 24, 2010 EF2 89 km 0
May 24, 2010 EF2 74 km 0
May 24, 2010 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 18, 1986 EF2 96 km 0
May 19, 1974 EF2 84 km 0
May 19, 1974 EF2 77 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 18, 1970 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 12, 1969 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 7, 1969 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 8, 1964 EF2 42 km 0
Aug 24, 1960 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 31, 1959 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 19, 1955 EF2 6 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE OWL (20,022 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 WHITE OWL 20,022 98 km
2002 LAPLANTE 14,777 51 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,487 70 km
1999 FAITH 12,629 74 km
2000 GENO H. 10,423 46 km
2006 STONE MAN CHURCH 10,389 76 km
2000 HOUCK RANCH 8,746 50 km
2006 BLACK HORSE CREEK 8,000 90 km
1999 BULLHEAD 5,606 79 km
2006 KELLY 5,071 91 km
2000 JENSEN 4,739 22 km
2000 HAYES 4,627 64 km
2020 BENT RIM 3,665 14 km
2006 B WARD 1 3,325 66 km
2005 LITTLE BEND 2,789 50 km
2006 1804 2,778 92 km
2000 PASTURE 9 BURN 2,768 94 km
2023 LITTLE BEND RX 2,574 51 km
2001 LEMON BUTTE 2,556 90 km
2006 FOUR BEAR 2,179 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-8°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 0.6 in

North Eagle Butte has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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