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Strandburg, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Grant County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
79 Population 988/sq mi density
$55,625 Median Income $35,133 per capita
$88,800 Home Value $538,150 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 2,215 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Strandburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.0°F
20% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,676 ft (511 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density988/sq mi
Coordinates45.0441°N, 96.7604°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.9 / 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 Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 79 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 83 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 138 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 138 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

414 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 71 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 87 km 1
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 77 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 28 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 21 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 36 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 41 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 53 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 38 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 23, 2004 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 11, 2001 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 17, 1996 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 18, 1986 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 46 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 60 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 40 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 99 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 39 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 93 km
1998 LEE 1,137 37 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 38 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 40 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 41 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 60 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 39 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 40 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 39 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 40 km
2000 FISH 720 40 km
2010 WALDEN 717 98 km
2007 LEE 689 36 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 64 km
2003 LEE 560 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.5 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest

Strandburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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