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Roscoe, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Edmunds County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
294
Population
774/sq mi density
$42,500
Median Income
$32,537 per capita
$74,400
Home Value
$122,187 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Roscoe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches. The area receives 47.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,833 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 774/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4501°N, 99.3367°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edmunds County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Roscoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").