Bancroft, SD

South Dakota

Bancroft is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 34. Residents earn $133,750 per year, which is 78% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
34 Population 148/sq mi density
$133,750 Median Income $34,906 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $133,750
78% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bancroft Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population34
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans18.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,750
Per Capita$34,906
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$370M
Commute16 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain25.9 in/yr
Elevation1,572 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute16 min
Broadband12.0%
Libraries2

Is Bancroft a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bancroft receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Bancroft stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bancroft is $133,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 78% above $75,149. This places Bancroft among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Bancroft has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches, including 41.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Bancroft has a population of 34 with a density of 148 people per square mile. The median age is 31.5 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

34
Total Population
148
People / sq mi
31.5yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Bancroft vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bancroft vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bancroft is $133,750, which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Bancroft vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$133,750
78% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,906
Avg Weekly Wage$920
IRS Avg AGI$75,392

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)265
County GDP$370M

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare17
Retail23
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,767
36% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.9 min
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,767
36% above US avg

Health Metrics: Bancroft vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death4,945/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access25.2%
Healthcare Facilities17

Crime Rates: Bancroft vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Bancroft has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.9 inches
32% below US avg
Snowfall41.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density148/sq mi
Coordinates44.4894°N, 97.7505°W
County FIPS46077
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.9-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71%
D 27.1%

Winner: Republican by 43.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.45
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density148/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants9
Retail Stores23

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.9 min
Work from Home11.1%

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