Presho, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
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
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,227 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,000 home value, $825/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in |
Presho has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.5").