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Aberdeen, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County
Aberdeen, SD
At a Glance
How Aberdeen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Aberdeen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Aberdeen a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Aberdeen residents earn a median household income of $63,715 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,668. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Aberdeen is $205,500 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,161. Median rent is $783/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Aberdeen reports 554 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,179/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Aberdeen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Aberdeen has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.