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Bennett County
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Bennett County is a quiet, rural county set in southwestern South Dakota. With a small population and wide-open prairies, it offers visitors a genuine small-town experience rooted in agriculture and Native American heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
3,381
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
43.19°, -101.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,705
Local Cost
$960
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
35
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.9°C
Record High
43.2°C
Record Low
-28.6°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
467 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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