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Environment in South Dakota

Environment data across 84 ZIP codes in South Dakota

South Dakota Snapshot

35

Avg AQI in South Dakota

118

EV Stations in South Dakota

45.6°F

Avg Annual Temperature

Last updated May 4, 2026.

How South Dakota compares

South Dakota

35

National Average

43

South Dakota's avg median aqi is 18.2% lower than the national average.

These are the 10 ZIP codes with the best air quality in South Dakota, ranked by lowest median Air Quality Index from EPA AirData. Click any ZIP code for the full local snapshot.

Best Air Quality ZIP Codes in South Dakota

#ZIP CodeCityMedian AQI
157501Pierre8
257522Blunt8
357536Harrold8
457401Aberdeen24
55742624
657427Bath24
757432Newport Colony24
857433Columbia24
957439Ferney24
1057441Frederick24

FAQ

How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in South Dakota?

Mubboo tracks 84 ZIP codes in South Dakota via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.

How does South Dakota's average median air quality index compare nationally?

South Dakota's average median air quality index is lower the national average. See the "How South Dakota compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.

How fresh is this data?

Mubboo refreshes each data source on its native cadence — HUD Fair Market Rents annually (October), Tax Foundation tables annually, and federal datasets per their published schedules. Each page caches for 24 hours via ISR. See our methodology page for details.

Data sources: EPA Air Quality System (AQS), NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate Normals, U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center. Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →

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By Mubboo Editorial Team

Last reviewed May 4, 2026


Data sources

State-level aggregates for South Dakota. Individual ZIP-code values may differ — use the ZIP search above for granular data.

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