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Timber Lake, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Corson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
677
Population
1,110/sq mi density
$58,000
Median Income
$26,510 per capita
$83,600
Home Value
$128,018 Zillow
$567
Median Rent
18.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,600 home value, $567/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Timber Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,166 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4294°N, 101.0714°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Corson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 82 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.9 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in |
Timber Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.3").