Pierre, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Stanley County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
14,008
Population
1,075/sq mi density
$74,053
Median Income
$38,931 per capita
$219,500
Home Value
$299,554 Zillow
$936
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
506
Violent Crime/100K
1,990 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,053 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,500 home value, $936/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
506 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pierre experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 37.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,704 ft (519 m) |
| Area | 13.1 sq mi (33.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3752°N, 100.3200°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stanley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Pierre has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").