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Redfield, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Spink County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,230 Population 1,155/sq mi density
$60,586 Median Income $34,443 per capita
$117,000 Home Value $157,240 Zillow
$668 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,586 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $668/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Redfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,303 ft (397 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,155/sq mi
Coordinates44.8733°N, 98.5192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySpink County County
Nearest AirportHuron Regional (HON)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 16, 2022.

Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 120 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 62 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 114 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 148 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 125 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 59 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 90 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 26 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 42 km 1
Jul 3, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 70 km 1
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 51 km 0
Aug 30, 2020 EF2 41 km 1
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROHRBACH (2,887 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 90 km
2000 GANN VALLEY 2,534 82 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 76 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 71 km
2005 N HYDE 1,204 75 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.4 in

Redfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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