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Richland, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Union County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
168
Population
30/sq mi density
$53,295
Median Income
$20,348 per capita
$206,800
Home Value
$280,678 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,295 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$206,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Richland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,160 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7634°N, 96.6479°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in |
Richland has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").