Agar, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Sully County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
86 Population 410/sq mi density
$107,500 Home Value $248,758 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Agar, SD

At a Glance

Home Value
$107,500
62% below
Zillow: $248,758
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
27.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Agar Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Agar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
38%
Rent
73%
Poverty
224%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Agar a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Agar is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,758. Median rent is $850/month, with 22.5% 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 1940.

Education

26.6% of adults in Agar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Agar has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population86
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density410/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$37,391
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.8%
County GDP$108M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

Home Value$107,500
Rent$850
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$248,758
Housing Units70
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,861/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation1,857 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Agar was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.