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Sherman, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Rock County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
55 Population 212/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $34,409 per capita
$91,000 Home Value $272,411 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
10 Violent Crime/100K 258 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,000 home value, $1,125/mo rent
D
Safety
1.7 / 5.0
10 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sherman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,498 ft (457 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates43.7575°N, 96.4757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRock County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Jan 4, 2021.

Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

603 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 457 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 37 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 74 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 55 km 0
May 30, 1998 EF4 97 km 6
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 79 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 89 km 1
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 83 km 1
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 42 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in

Sherman has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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