Viborg, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
874
Population
1,681/sq mi density
$52,794
Median Income
$31,656 per capita
$140,000
Home Value
$264,936 Zillow
$635
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,794 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $635/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Viborg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,307 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1722°N, 97.0824°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Turner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in |
Viborg has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.4").