Alexandria, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hanson County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
725 Population 1,169/sq mi density
$92,500 Median Income $40,266 per capita
$168,300 Home Value $258,166 Zillow
$714 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$92,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,300 home value, $714/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Alexandria, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,500
23% above
$40,266 per capita
Home Value
$168,300
40% below
Zillow: $258,166
Median Rent
$714/mo
39% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
9% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Alexandria Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
123%
Home Value
60%
Rent
61%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alexandria a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alexandria residents earn a median household income of $92,500 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,266. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alexandria is $168,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,166. Median rent is $714/month, with 17.5% 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 1963.

Education

30.7% of adults in Alexandria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alexandria has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population725
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,169/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,500
Per Capita$40,266
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$217M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,300
Rent$714
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$258,166
Housing Units300
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death4,906/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation1,351 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

Alexandria was founded in 1880.
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.350 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.