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Wood, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Mellette County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
55
Population
220/sq mi density
$34,375
Median Income
$20,015 per capita
47°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
847 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,147 ft (654 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4971°N, 100.4802°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mellette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Wood has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").