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Alpena, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Jerauld County County
Alpena, SD
At a Glance
How Alpena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alpena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alpena a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alpena residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,124. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alpena is $46,100 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,113. Median rent is $867/month, with 26.9% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Alpena reports 386 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,427/100K.
Education
8.3% of adults in Alpena hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alpena has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.