Wounded Knee, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Oglala Lakota County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
484
Population
452/sq mi density
$2,499
Median Income
$817 per capita
48°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, unemployment
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 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. The area receives 45.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
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
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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Wounded Knee has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").