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Wolsey, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Beadle County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
666
Population
293/sq mi density
$56,833
Median Income
$29,708 per capita
$88,000
Home Value
$169,362 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
386
Violent Crime/100K
2,427 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wolsey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. The area receives 44.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4108°N, 98.4739°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beadle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huron Regional (HON) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Wolsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").