Wagner, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
640 Violent Crime/100K 3,909 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,137 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, $711/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
640 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 31.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,445 ft (440 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density836/sq mi
Coordinates43.0770°N, 98.2914°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCharles Mix County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 31.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.0 / 100
Community Resilience51.8 / 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)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 60 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 37 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 81 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 88 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 37 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 143 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 35 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 86 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 109 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 142 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 103 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 124 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 129 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 78 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 77 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 330 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 30, 1998 EF4 90 km 6
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 87 km 1
May 29, 1962 EF4 46 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 79 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 9, 2003 EF3 74 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 21, 1965 EF3 44 km 0
May 24, 1965 EF3 80 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 5, 1962 EF3 39 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 74 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 42 km 0
May 16, 1962 EF3 54 km 0
May 15, 1962 EF3 91 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF3 37 km 0
May 30, 1959 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,875 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 UNNAMED 2,875 99 km
2012 KAYLKOWSKI 1,966 36 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 47 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
December 26°F (-4°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 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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