Vale, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Butte County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
90
Population
60/sq mi density
$23,661
Median Income
$21,202 per capita
$58,900
Home Value
$369,376 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$23,661 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Vale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,772 ft (845 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6183°N, 103.3987°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butte County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").