Aberdeen, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
28,297 Population 1,708/sq mi density
$63,715 Median Income $36,668 per capita
$205,500 Home Value $243,866 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
275 Violent Crime/100K 1,421 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,715 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$205,500 home value, $783/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
275 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Aberdeen, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,715
15% below
$36,668 per capita
Home Value
$205,500
27% below
Zillow: $243,866
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
275/100K
28% below
1,421/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
0% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
73%
Rent
67%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aberdeen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.2% (17% above 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 $243,866. 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 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,421/100K. 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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population28,297
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density1,708/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,715
Per Capita$36,668
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047

Housing

A+
Home Value$205,500
Rent$783
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$243,866
Housing Units13,378
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent275/100K
Property1,421/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault221/100K
Burglary250/100K

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,299 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute11 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Aberdeen was founded in 1880.
The median home in Aberdeen was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.