Olivet, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
54 Population 386/sq mi density
$59,583 Median Income $39,287 per capita
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Olivet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,251 ft (381 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density386/sq mi
Coordinates43.2430°N, 97.6747°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHutchinson County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 39.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.53"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

13 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 M4.3 113 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 90 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 89 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 82 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 90 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 132 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 27 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 119 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 144 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 141 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 126 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 82 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

593 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 354 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 88 km 1
May 30, 1998 EF4 56 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 78 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 37 km 1
May 29, 1962 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 70 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 21, 1965 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KAYLKOWSKI (1,966 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 KAYLKOWSKI 1,966 84 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 53 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in

Olivet has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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