Rustic Acres Colony, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
33
Population
33/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Rustic Acres Colony experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 36.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,743 ft (531 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8698°N, 97.0990°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McCook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Rustic Acres Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").