Woonsocket, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Sanborn County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
753
Population
965/sq mi density
$52,283
Median Income
$26,603 per capita
$94,200
Home Value
$228,113 Zillow
$618
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,283 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,200 home value, $618/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Woonsocket experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0542°N, 98.2717°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sanborn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Woonsocket has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").