Valley Springs, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Rock County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
967
Population
977/sq mi density
$97,031
Median Income
$42,433 per capita
$178,900
Home Value
$351,881 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$97,031 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,900 home value, $1,025/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Valley Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. The area receives 45.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,410 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 977/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5821°N, 96.4659°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Valley Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").