Arlington, SD

South Dakota · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
833 Population
$67,083 Median Income
$122,400 Home Value
$836 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
39.1 yrs Median Age
18.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.5
Education

People

Population833
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density484/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 98.9%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita Income$32,317
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty Rate13.7%
County GDP$370M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$122,400
Zillow Value$303,349
Median Rent$836
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$990

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Depression22.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Jan / Jul15° / 72°
Rain26 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.45
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Work From Home4.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Arlington Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$67,083
Home Value$122,400
Median Rent$836
Poverty Rate13.7%
Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
Unemployment0.6%
Avg Temperature44.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population833
Population Density484 per sq mi
Median Age39.1 years
Male44.7%
Female55.3%
Male 44.7%
Female 55.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 98.9% Other 1.1%
White98.9%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.1%

Language

English Only98.1%
Spanish Speakers1.9%
English 98.1% Spanish 1.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.8%
Health Insurance95.9%

Income

11% below avg
Median Household Income$67,083
Per Capita Income$32,317
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$920
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$75,392

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.6%
Poverty Rate13.7%
Total Establishments (County)265
County GDP$370M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation9
Healthcare Facilities17
Retail Stores23
Manufacturing11
Total Establishments265

Industry Mix

Restaurants 9 Healthcare 17 Retail 23 Manufacturing 11

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$75,392
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,767

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.4 min
Work From Home4.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

57% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$122,400
Zillow Home Value Index$303,349

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied73.3%

Rental Costs

28% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$836

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedroom$990
3 Bedroom$1,295
4 Bedroom$1,540

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,767
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.89%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.9%
Regular Checkup73.0%
Premature Death Rate4,945 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.0 / 10
Exercise Access25.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)17
Restaurants (County)9

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

15°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average44.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation26.2 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,840 ft (561 m)
Land Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density484 per sq mi
Latitude44.3635°
Longitude-97.1338°
County FIPS46077

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71%
D 27.1%

Republican +43.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
High School+94.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.45

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density484 per sq mi
Land Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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