Scotland, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
800
Population
889/sq mi density
$61,406
Median Income
$33,064 per capita
$110,000
Home Value
$213,456 Zillow
$573
Median Rent
14.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
127
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,406 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $573/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Scotland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,347 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 889/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1482°N, 97.7198°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hutchinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 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 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Scotland has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").