Veblen, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Marshall County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
428
Population
1,381/sq mi density
$52,917
Median Income
$20,716 per capita
$40,800
Home Value
$195,744 Zillow
$653
Median Rent
20.4% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$40,800 home value, $653/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Veblen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 48.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,279 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8620°N, 97.2869°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively 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 | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Veblen has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").