Antelope, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Todd County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
610 Population 266/sq mi density
$19,176 Median Income $13,045 per capita
$37,100 Home Value $180,256 Zillow
$483 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$19,176 median income, 21.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$37,100 home value, $483/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Antelope, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$19,176
74% below
$13,045 per capita
Home Value
$37,100
87% below
Zillow: $180,256
Median Rent
$483/mo
58% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
78.9% high school+
Unemployment
21.4%
494% above
55.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.1%
56% above
36.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Antelope Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
26%
Home Value
13%
Rent
42%
Poverty
446%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
594%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Antelope a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Antelope residents earn a median household income of $19,176 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,045. The unemployment rate stands at 21.4% (494% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 55.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 108 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Antelope is $37,100 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,256. Median rent is $483/month, with 22.5% 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 1973.

Education

22.4% of adults in Antelope hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 78.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Antelope has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population610
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density266/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$19,176
Per Capita$13,045
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty55.3%
County GDP$313M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

A+
Home Value$37,100
Rent$483
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$180,256
Housing Units256
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity50.1%
Diabetes22.7%
Smoking36.1%
Heart Disease10.5%
Premature Death34,850/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation2,606 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+78.9%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score1.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Broadband50.8%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Antelope was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.