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Sisseton, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Marshall County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,593
Population
1,631/sq mi density
$44,477
Median Income
$25,204 per capita
$111,900
Home Value
$204,001 Zillow
$600
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
124
Violent Crime/100K
660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,477 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,900 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sisseton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 48.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,631/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6625°N, 97.0453°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown Regional (ATY) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in |
Sisseton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").