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Sicangu Village, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Todd County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
350 Population 1,458/sq mi density
$285 Median Rent 38.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
176 Violent Crime/100K 847 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sicangu Village experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 40.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,772 ft (845 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,458/sq mi
Coordinates43.0138°N, 100.5757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTodd County County
Nearest AirportAinsworth Regional (ANW)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 40.8"
Wettest Month (May) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.7 / 100
Community Resilience0.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 140 km
May 25, 2003 10 km SSW of Martin, South Dakota M4.0 99 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 150 km
Oct 18, 2012 28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska M3.6 144 km
Aug 19, 2015 13 km S of Halsey, Nebraska M3.6 140 km
Aug 26, 1991 15 km SSE of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.4 95 km
Jun 18, 2015 15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska M3.3 31 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 147 km
Jan 25, 1994 8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska M3.3 56 km
Apr 11, 2016 11 km E of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.2 79 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 103 km
Jul 12, 1998 7 km E of Corn Creek, South Dakota M3.1 74 km
Feb 20, 1993 21 km WSW of Cody, Nebraska M3.1 75 km
Jan 1, 2025 4 km S of Brownlee, Nebraska M3.0 85 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 138 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 100 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 140 km
Apr 4, 2024 19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota M2.8 145 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 64 km
Jul 7, 2024 11 km NNW of Merriman, Nebraska M2.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

236 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 8, 1965 EF5 70 km 0
Aug 11, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
May 18, 1977 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 15, 1962 EF3 45 km 0
May 15, 1962 EF3 98 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF3 55 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 12 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 54 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF2 25 km 0
Jul 3, 2003 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 29, 1993 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 23, 1993 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 7, 1979 EF2 32 km 0
Jul 7, 1979 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 10, 1977 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 19, 1975 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 2, 1974 EF2 31 km 0
Jul 8, 1973 EF2 33 km 0
Jul 27, 1972 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: REGION 24 COMPLEX (66,349 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 REGION 24 COMPLEX 66,349 46 km
2000 POWDER HORN 48,608 58 km
2012 LONGHORN COMPLEX 41,443 45 km
1988 LIGHTNING 18,426 45 km
2000 VAL COMP 15,513 59 km
2024 POWER DAM ROAD 15,047 76 km
2012 CROOKSTON 14,962 22 km
2011 OKREEK 11,115 65 km
1987 BIG FIRE 9,107 40 km
1990 GOOSECREEK 8,408 64 km
2012 UNNAMED 7,980 94 km
2023 MCCANN 7,110 38 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,910 86 km
2021 HACKBERRY SOUTH RX 6,463 53 km
2000 PONY 5,982 61 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,014 49 km
1998 TNC 4,683 34 km
1991 YELLOWROBE 4,679 44 km
2012 TOWER 4,599 69 km
2020 ADAMSON CA 4,175 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.5 in
March 35°F (1°C) 1.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in

Sicangu Village has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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