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Ree Heights, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hand County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
34 Population 113/sq mi density
$71,771 Median Income $57,497 per capita
$18,300 Home Value $172,569 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,771 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$18,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ree Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,741 ft (531 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates44.5158°N, 99.2005°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHand County County
Nearest AirportHuron Regional (HON)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 40.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience58.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 108 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 99 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 96 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 121 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 80 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 70 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 102 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 62 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 141 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

304 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 47 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 83 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 23, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 99 km 1
Jul 24, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 3, 1971 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 30, 2020 EF2 27 km 1
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 10 km 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF2 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THOMPSON COMPLEX (3,230 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 THOMPSON COMPLEX 3,230 72 km
2000 CLOVER 3,062 74 km
2022 HOLIDAY 2,936 43 km
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 94 km
2000 GANN VALLEY 2,534 43 km
2006 FT PIERRE COMPLEX 1,812 84 km
2011 HIGHWAY 47 1,800 61 km
2005 CHAOS 1,539 49 km
2000 BAD HORSE 1,215 69 km
2005 N HYDE 1,204 29 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-6°C) 0.5 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.4 in

Ree Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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