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Wonderland Homes, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
782 Population 3,258/sq mi density
$88,500 Median Income $33,551 per capita
$250,700 Home Value $425,283 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 1,007 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$88,500 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wonderland Homes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. The area receives 36.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,604 ft (1,098 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density3,258/sq mi
Coordinates44.2041°N, 103.3445°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportEllsworth Afb (RCA)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.8"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 36.1"
Wettest Month (May) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

Sep 25, 2009 15 km E of Alzada, Montana M4.2 114 km
Jan 28, 1990 8 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota M4.0 120 km
Apr 9, 1996 34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.7 140 km
Feb 6, 1996 13 km WNW of Hill City, South Dakota M3.7 40 km
Mar 9, 2025 7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota M3.6 59 km
Dec 12, 2013 10 km WSW of Hermosa, South Dakota M3.5 43 km
Mar 26, 2021 10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.4 104 km
Mar 2, 1990 7 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota M3.2 121 km
Feb 7, 2007 11 km WSW of Wasta, South Dakota M3.1 64 km
May 3, 1996 32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota M3.1 140 km
Jun 29, 2024 22 km ESE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming M3.0 66 km
Jan 16, 2012 25 km E of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota M3.0 85 km
Jun 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota M2.9 73 km
Mar 18, 1994 4 km SSW of Hot Springs, South Dakota M2.8 90 km
Jan 5, 2004 28 km SSE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming M2.8 85 km
Jul 17, 2016 15 km NNE of Oelrichs, South Dakota M2.8 101 km
Apr 4, 2024 19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota M2.8 115 km
Sep 5, 1993 4 km NNW of Central City, South Dakota M2.7 42 km
Jun 16, 2021 15 km N of Quinn, South Dakota M2.6 100 km
Jun 8, 2025 19 km NW of Wasta, South Dakota M2.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

171 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 43 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 29, 1993 EF3 59 km 0
May 11, 1991 EF3 10 km 0
Jun 25, 1975 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 18, 1965 EF3 47 km 0
Jul 12, 1965 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 18, 1963 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 6, 2020 EF2 57 km 0
Jul 6, 2020 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 13, 2016 EF2 39 km 0
Jun 19, 2015 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 13, 2009 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 7, 1994 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 12, 1993 EF2 27 km 0
May 11, 1991 EF2 10 km 0
May 10, 1985 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 28, 1972 EF2 49 km 0
May 26, 1972 EF2 69 km 0
May 21, 1972 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 23, 1969 EF2 29 km 0
Jul 14, 1969 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JASPER (82,298 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 JASPER 82,298 61 km
2012 OIL CREEK 63,182 80 km
2017 LEGION LAKE 54,868 60 km
1985 FLINT HILLS 21,062 98 km
2006 WHITE OWL 20,022 93 km
2016 FREEMAN 19,121 99 km
2003 RED POINT 18,057 85 km
1988 GALENA 16,936 47 km
2002 BATTLE CREEK 15,034 32 km
1990 SWEDLUND 14,673 59 km
2001 ELK MOUNTAIN 2 13,758 79 km
2001 ROGERS SHACK 11,794 74 km
2002 GRIZZLY GULCH 11,487 32 km
2001 WEST HELL CANYON 11,097 96 km
2007 ALABAUGH 10,650 95 km
2012 WHITE DRAW 9,297 95 km
1985 SEVEN SISTERS 8,465 93 km
2000 FLAGPOLE MOUNTAIN 7,703 100 km
2012 MYRTLE 7,645 72 km
2011 WHOOPUP 7,377 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Wonderland Homes has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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