Peever, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Roberts County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
126 Population 1,050/sq mi density
$41,875 Median Income $15,691 per capita
$37,500 Home Value $246,456 Zillow
$566 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
44°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
$41,875 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,500 home value, $566/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Peever has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. The area receives 36.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,050/sq mi
Coordinates45.5422°N, 96.9561°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRoberts County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 36.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.60"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.3 / 100
Community Resilience24.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 54 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 28 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

410 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 40 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 100 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 68 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF3 84 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 50 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 88 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 100 km 1
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 59 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 96 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 83 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 67 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 89 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 86 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 62 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 41 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 58 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 77 km
1998 LEE 1,137 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 64 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 57 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 64 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 61 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 61 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 31 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 58 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 62 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 58 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 62 km
2000 FISH 720 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest

Peever has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.6").

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