Environment in South Dakota
8 indicators covering environment for South Dakota.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -3.58 Percentage change | 2025 | up 36.5% | 1792nd |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -3.41 Percentage change | 2025 | up 40.7% | 1865th |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -7.3 Percentage change | 2024 | down 325.3% | 358th |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -7.7 Percentage change | 2024 | down 266.5% | 581st |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 1.54 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | down 2.7% | 1789th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 117,830 Square kilometres | 2022 | down 0.4% | 97th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 631.04 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 109.3% | 319th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 124.14 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 312.4% | 426th |