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Tulare, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Spink County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
206
Population
792/sq mi density
$59,375
Median Income
$30,219 per capita
$77,700
Home Value
$230,615 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
386
Violent Crime/100K
2,427 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,700 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Tulare has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,317 ft (401 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7382°N, 98.5089°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Spink County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huron Regional (HON) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in |
Tulare has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.4").