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Philip, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Haakon County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
491
Population
792/sq mi density
$43,750
Median Income
$26,224 per capita
$102,800
Home Value
$321,470 Zillow
$739
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
647 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,800 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Philip experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0409°N, 101.6648°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Haakon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Philip has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").