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Wagner, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,555
Population
836/sq mi density
$47,137
Median Income
$28,959 per capita
$129,200
Home Value
$233,084 Zillow
$711
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
256
Violent Crime/100K
1,025 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$47,137 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wagner experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,445 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0770°N, 98.2914°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Charles Mix County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Wagner has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").