Vivian, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jones County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
39 Population 23/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $29,533 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Vivian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 49.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,897 ft (578 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates43.9273°N, 100.3011°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJones County County
Nearest AirportPierre Regional (PIR)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 49.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.37"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience28.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 86 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 147 km
Jun 18, 2015 15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska M3.3 132 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 45 km
Jan 25, 1994 8 km E of Wood Lake, Nebraska M3.3 145 km
Aug 5, 2022 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota M3.2 15 km
Jul 12, 1998 7 km E of Corn Creek, South Dakota M3.1 77 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 105 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 105 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 65 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 121 km
Jun 16, 2021 15 km N of Quinn, South Dakota M2.6 145 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

233 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 30 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 71 km 0
Jul 23, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Jul 24, 1971 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 59 km 0
Jul 9, 1971 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 3, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 12, 2022 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 12, 2022 EF2 42 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 29, 1993 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 23, 1993 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 12, 1993 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 30, 1992 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 5, 1987 EF2 36 km 0
Sep 7, 1979 EF2 100 km 0
May 19, 1974 EF2 74 km 0
May 19, 1974 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 8, 1973 EF2 87 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 15, 1971 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LIGHTNING (18,426 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 LIGHTNING 18,426 98 km
2024 POWER DAM ROAD 15,047 49 km
2011 OKREEK 11,115 41 km
1987 BIG FIRE 9,107 81 km
2000 HOUCK RANCH 8,746 93 km
2021 DRY CREEK CA 8,123 46 km
1991 YELLOWROBE 4,679 72 km
2000 HAYES 4,627 85 km
2012 TOWER 4,599 56 km
2006 THOMPSON COMPLEX 3,230 42 km
2022 WEST SF 3,126 98 km
2000 CLOVER 3,062 36 km
2002 LOOKING 2,981 99 km
2022 HOLIDAY 2,936 82 km
2021 WHIPPLE CAMP 2,643 66 km
2006 RATTLE SNAKE BUTTE 2,590 68 km
2000 NOVOTNY AND WAGNER 1,968 83 km
2003 HOG 1,935 56 km
2006 FT PIERRE COMPLEX 1,812 38 km
2011 HIGHWAY 47 1,800 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
March 35°F (1°C) 0.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in Driest

Vivian has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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