Ward, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Pipestone County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
54
Population
186/sq mi density
$87,788
Median Income
$28,333 per capita
$155,800
Home Value
$265,974 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,788 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ward has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1548°N, 96.4626°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pipestone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brookings Regional (BKX) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Ward has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.5").