Arlington, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Kingsbury County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
833 Population 484/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $32,317 per capita
$122,400 Home Value $326,930 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $836/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Arlington, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,083
11% below
$32,317 per capita
Home Value
$122,400
57% below
Zillow: $326,930
Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Arlington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
43%
Rent
72%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arlington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arlington residents earn a median household income of $67,083 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,317. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arlington is $122,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,930. Median rent is $836/month, with 24.8% 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 1972.

Education

18.2% of adults in Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arlington has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population833
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density484/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$32,317
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$370M
Avg Weekly Wage$920

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$836
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$326,930
Housing Units411
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,945/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain26.2 in/yr
Elevation1,840 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Arlington was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.