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Wounded Knee, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Oglala Lakota County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
484
Population
452/sq mi density
$2,499
Median Income
$817 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
261 sunny days/yr
746
Violent Crime/100K
2,982 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, 23.6% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
746 violent crimes/100K (96% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wounded Knee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,235 ft (986 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 452/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1435°N, 102.3682°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Oglala Lakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Wounded Knee has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.3").