Oelrichs, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Fall River County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
187
Population
505/sq mi density
$72,212
Median Income
$33,540 per capita
$75,000
Home Value
$335,202 Zillow
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$72,212 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oelrichs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 43.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,364 ft (1,025 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1820°N, 103.2334°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fall River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| 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 |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Oelrichs has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").