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City in South Dakota, United States

Big Stone City

$241kMedian Home
300Days with 5+ hrs sun
56°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation455Center elevation1,043 ft
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Big Stone City is a city in the northeastern corner of Grant County, South Dakota, United States, that lies between the southern tip of Big Stone Lake and the northern bank of the Whetstone River, and is adjacent to the city of Ortonville, Minnesota. The population was 412 at the 2020 census.Wikipedia

The cold season is long. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Noticeable daylight swing. Annual snowfall is at least 15 inches.

Long winterEven rainfallNoticeable daylight swingHome Of Big Stone Lake
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Where It Is

Location Context
Big Stone City, South Dakota
Latitude45.29°
Longitude-96.46°
Population455
Center elevation1,043 ft
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State Context

South DakotaU.S. state

South Dakota is a landlocked state in the Upper Midwest, North Central region of the United States. It is also part of the Great Plains. South Dakota is named after the Dakota Sioux tribe, which comprises a large portion of the population and has historically dominated the territory. South Dakota is the 17th-largest by area, the fifth-least populous, and the fifth-least densely populated of the 50 United States.Wikipedia

Income tax: NoneAvg sales tax: 6.11%Property tax: 1.08%Official school data available

About the Region

Great Plains

This Great Plains grouping includes the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Missouri. It brings together plains communities, agricultural areas, and metropolitan centers such as Omaha, Kansas City, and Des Moines.

North-south and east-west differences matter for temperature and rainfall. Distances and available services also vary between rural communities and metropolitan neighborhoods. The regional label alone does not establish affordability, storm exposure, or dependence on a car; use local evidence for those decisions.

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Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age56 yrs
College Educated9%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home0%of workforce
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$241k
Median home price
Household Income
$51k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Walk Score at mapped location
40 / 100 · point score

Not a citywide average. Walkability varies by address.

45.29100, -96.46350 · Updated 2026-08-31

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Walkability
40

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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
300
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

82% of the year
Avg High Temp
56°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Damp cool season
66% warm season / 77% cool season
Comfort Score
33/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
60°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
25"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
32"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
43
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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damp cool season
Summer 66% · Winter 77% · Jun-Jan 59-82%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
moderate
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
1 days
per year with AQI > 100
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