Ravinia, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
53 Population 212/sq mi density
$29,167 Median Income $14,247 per capita
$63,300 Home Value $323,708 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,167 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,300 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ravinia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,500 ft (457 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates43.1365°N, 98.4269°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCharles Mix County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 31.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.0 / 100
Community Resilience51.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 56 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 29 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 73 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 100 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 29 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 137 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 47 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 73 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 103 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 129 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 106 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 115 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 139 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 66 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 70 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 331 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 30, 1998 EF4 91 km 6
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 97 km 1
May 29, 1962 EF4 51 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 9, 2003 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 21, 1965 EF3 57 km 0
May 24, 1965 EF3 85 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 5, 1962 EF3 52 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 72 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 38 km 0
May 16, 1962 EF3 43 km 0
May 15, 1962 EF3 79 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF3 30 km 0
May 30, 1959 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 18, 1954 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,875 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 UNNAMED 2,875 91 km
2012 KAYLKOWSKI 1,966 38 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 59 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Ravinia has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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