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Ward, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Pipestone County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
54
Population
186/sq mi density
$87,788
Median Income
$28,333 per capita
$155,800
Home Value
$265,974 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
524
Violent Crime/100K
1,266 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ward has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in |
Ward has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").