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Okreek, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Todd County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
157 Population 3/sq mi density
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
176 Violent Crime/100K 847 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Okreek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.4°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)
Area45.0 sq mi (116.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates43.3485°N, 100.3887°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTodd County County
Nearest AirportAinsworth Regional (ANW)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 50.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.7 / 100
Community Resilience0.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 137 km
May 25, 2003 10 km SSW of Martin, South Dakota M4.0 118 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 140 km
May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 149 km
Aug 26, 1991 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.4 133 km
Jun 18, 2015 15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska M3.3 68 km
Jan 25, 1994 8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska M3.3 83 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 109 km
Apr 11, 2016 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.2 117 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 66 km
Jul 12, 1998 7 km E of Corn Creek, South Dakota M3.1 63 km
Feb 20, 1993 21 km WSW of Cody, Nebraska M3.1 104 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 140 km
Jan 1, 2025 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.0 124 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 110 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 111 km
Apr 4, 2024 19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota M2.8 147 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 102 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 69 km
Jul 7, 2024 11 km NNW of Merriman, Nebraska M2.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

245 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 28 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 8, 1965 EF5 67 km 0
Aug 11, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 15, 1962 EF3 75 km 0
May 15, 1962 EF3 82 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 12, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 12, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 36 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 42 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF2 65 km 0
Jul 3, 2003 EF2 98 km 0
Aug 9, 2002 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 29, 1993 EF2 42 km 0
Jun 23, 1993 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 5, 1987 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 7, 1979 EF2 48 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: REGION 24 COMPLEX (66,349 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 REGION 24 COMPLEX 66,349 65 km
2000 POWDER HORN 48,608 96 km
2012 LONGHORN COMPLEX 41,443 60 km
1988 LIGHTNING 18,426 54 km
2000 VAL COMP 15,513 99 km
2024 POWER DAM ROAD 15,047 50 km
2012 CROOKSTON 14,962 54 km
2011 OKREEK 11,115 25 km
1987 BIG FIRE 9,107 37 km
2021 DRY CREEK CA 8,123 76 km
2023 MCCANN 7,110 73 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,910 93 km
2021 HACKBERRY SOUTH RX 6,463 92 km
2000 PONY 5,982 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,014 89 km
2017 WANBLEE TIMBER 4,982 97 km
1998 TNC 4,683 58 km
1991 YELLOWROBE 4,679 32 km
2012 TOWER 4,599 46 km
2022 WEST SF 3,126 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
November 35°F (1°C) 0.7 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.4 in

Okreek has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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