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Springfield, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Bon Homme County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,073
Population
2,013/sq mi density
$59,063
Median Income
$14,243 per capita
$126,800
Home Value
$197,284 Zillow
$802
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,063 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $802/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Springfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8624°N, 97.8965°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bon Homme County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.3 / 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in |
Springfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").