Astoria, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Deuel County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
160 Population 1,000/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $24,246 per capita
$103,400 Home Value $415,825 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Astoria, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,667
38% below
$24,246 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
63% below
Zillow: $415,825
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Astoria Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
37%
Rent
73%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Astoria a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Astoria residents earn a median household income of $46,667 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,246. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 200 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Astoria is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $415,825. Median rent is $850/month, with 24.6% 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 1938.

Education

12.7% of adults in Astoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Astoria has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population160
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,000/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,667
Per Capita$24,246
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent$850
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$415,825
Housing Units100
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,408/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation1,822 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband65.4%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Astoria was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.