Platte, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,310
Population
1,248/sq mi density
$71,641
Median Income
$34,684 per capita
$165,700
Home Value
$356,847 Zillow
$860
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
98
Violent Crime/100K
392 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,641 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,700 home value, $860/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Platte experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 45.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,602 ft (488 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3869°N, 98.8435°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Charles Mix County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in |
Platte has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 20°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").