Parmelee, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Bennett County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
637
Population
112/sq mi density
$30,859
Median Income
$5,349 per capita
$568
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$30,859 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Parmelee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,680 ft (817 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3337°N, 101.0430°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bennett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Parmelee has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").