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
51°F
Avg Temperature
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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
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
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 | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Running Water has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and December the driest (0.3").