Allen, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Bennett County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
860 Population 265/sq mi density
$618 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Allen, SD

At a Glance

Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
59.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.7%
253% above
39.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
56% above
41.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Allen Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
53%
Poverty
321%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
353%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Allen a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 59.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Allen has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population860
Median Age20.2 yrs
Density265/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$7,252
Unemployment12.7%
Poverty39.8%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

Home Value
Rent$618
Ownership10.2%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units143
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity50.1%
Diabetes24.7%
Smoking41.0%
Heart Disease11.2%
Premature Death21,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation3,296 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+59.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute9 min
Broadband31.4%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Allen was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.