South Dakota
Alexandria is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 725. Residents earn $92,500 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Alexandria receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Alexandria stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Alexandria is $92,500, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Alexandria is $168,300, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $714 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Alexandria has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches, including 36.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,500 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,266 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,948 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 106 |
| County GDP | $217M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.20% |
| Commute Time | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $168,300 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $714 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.20% |
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,906/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.3 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,351 ft (412 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,169/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6540°N, 97.7799°W |
| County FIPS | 46061 |
Winner: Republican by 59.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.7% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,169/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 20.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |