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Spring Creek, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Bennett County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
337
Population
33/sq mi density
$40,278
Median Income
$11,727 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
746
Violent Crime/100K
2,982 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$40,278 median income, 24.5% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
746 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 47.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,669 ft (814 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1154°N, 101.0307°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bennett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ainsworth Regional (ANW) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Spring Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.3").