Ashland Heights, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,142 Population 392/sq mi density
$61,538 Median Income $19,695 per capita
$202,700 Home Value $359,031 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$61,538 median income, 29.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$202,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ashland Heights, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,538
18% below
$19,695 per capita
Home Value
$202,700
28% below
Zillow: $359,031
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
29.5%
719% above
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Ashland Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
72%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
819%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ashland Heights a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ashland Heights residents earn a median household income of $61,538 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,695. The unemployment rate stands at 29.5% (719% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ashland Heights is $202,700 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,031. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

12.8% of adults in Ashland Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ashland Heights has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,142
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$61,538
Per Capita$19,695
Unemployment29.5%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$359,031
Housing Units401
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
Elevation3,164 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Ashland Heights was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.