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Porcupine

City in South Dakota, United States

Overview

Porcupine is a small, predominantly Native American community located in the heart of South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Known for its strong sense of tradition and community, Porcupine offers visitors a chance to experience Lakota culture and rural American charm.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
43.24°, -102.33°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,375
Local Cost
$870
Local Income
$0
Cashless
30
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-26.8°C
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
448 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
XPR
Distance
28 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 40/100.

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