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Wentworth, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Minnehaha County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
189 Population 756/sq mi density
$91,875 Median Income $44,576 per capita
$775 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
142 Violent Crime/100K 1,332 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wentworth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,697 ft (517 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density756/sq mi
Coordinates43.9969°N, 96.9645°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMinnehaha County County
Nearest AirportBrookings Regional (BKX)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0443 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.16 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.24 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.1 / 100
Community Resilience86.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 16, 2022.

Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 123 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 108 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 128 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

581 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 450 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 79 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 99 km 9
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 72 km 0
May 30, 1998 EF4 64 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 28 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 31 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 94 km 1
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 81 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 1 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 33 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in

Wentworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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