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Running Water, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Knox County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
80
Population
38/sq mi density
$9,999
Home Value
$197,284 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Running Water experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,418 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7822°N, 97.9817°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (OFK) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0505 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Running Water has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").