Oglala, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Oglala Lakota County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,601
Population
128/sq mi density
$43,274
Median Income
$15,311 per capita
$42,200
Home Value
$335,202 Zillow
$500
Median Rent
20.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,274 median income, 24.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,200 home value, $500/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oglala 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. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 43.8 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,145 ft (959 m) |
| Area | 13.4 sq mi (34.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1916°N, 102.7097°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Oglala Lakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in |
Oglala has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").