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Spencer, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hanson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
126
Population
467/sq mi density
$57,917
Median Income
$32,262 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$258,166 Zillow
$425
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
80
Violent Crime/100K
319 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $425/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Spencer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 36.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7275°N, 97.5911°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hanson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in |
Spencer has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").