Yale, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Kingsbury County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
211
Population
1,407/sq mi density
$73,080
Median Income
$32,462 per capita
$125,400
Home Value
$169,362 Zillow
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
386
Violent Crime/100K
2,427 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,080 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Yale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 41.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,338 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4335°N, 97.9879°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kingsbury County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huron Regional (HON) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in |
Yale has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").
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