Pierpont, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
165 Population 1,100/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $40,091 per capita
$58,100 Home Value $236,473 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,100 home value, $1,031/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pierpont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 32.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,508 ft (460 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,100/sq mi
Coordinates45.4953°N, 97.8320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDay County County
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional (ABR)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 32.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.7 / 100
Community Resilience84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
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: M3.1 on Jul 26, 2002.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 121 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 82 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

390 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 43 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 67 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 51 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 69 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 60 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 59 km 1
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 20 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 31 km 1
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 69 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 55 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 29, 2005 EF2 53 km 0
Sep 23, 2004 EF2 89 km 0
Jul 27, 1999 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 17, 1996 EF2 2 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DANIELSON (1,682 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 69 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 33 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 53 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 20 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 97 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 94 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 42 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 87 km
1997 ROBIN HOOD 542 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Pierpont has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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