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Presho, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
333
Population
497/sq mi density
$60,227
Median Income
$43,191 per capita
$153,000
Home Value
$291,508 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
13.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
348
Violent Crime/100K
3,108 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,227 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,000 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
348 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Presho experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,787 ft (545 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9072°N, 100.0584°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jones County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 | Relatively 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in |
Presho has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").