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Alcester, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County
Alcester, SD
At a Glance
How Alcester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alcester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alcester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alcester residents earn a median household income of $58,661 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,378. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alcester is $114,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,181. Median rent is $690/month, with 20.5% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Alcester reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,478/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Alcester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alcester has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.