South Dakota
Alpena is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 349. Residents earn $65,417 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Alpena receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Alpena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alpena is $65,417, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Alpena is $46,100, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Alpena experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches, including 26.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 82.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.1% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,417 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,124 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,554 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 106 |
| County GDP | $172M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Commute Time | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
| Census Median | $46,100 |
| 84% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $867 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.3% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 15.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.6 inches |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,321 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1834°N, 98.3684°W |
| County FIPS | 46073 |
Winner: Republican by 43.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.3% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |