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Orland Colony, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
36
Population
71/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
142
Violent Crime/100K
1,332 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Orland Colony experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8216°N, 97.1990°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McCook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in |
Orland Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").