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Bancroft, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Kingsbury County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
34 Population 148/sq mi density
$133,750 Median Income $34,906 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
386 Violent Crime/100K 2,427 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bancroft, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$133,750
78% above
$34,906 per capita
Violent Crime
386/100K
1% above
2,427/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Bancroft Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
178%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
101%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bancroft a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bancroft residents earn a median household income of $133,750 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,906. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Bancroft reports 386 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,427/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Bancroft hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bancroft has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population34
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density148/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,750
Per Capita$34,906
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$370M
Avg Weekly Wage$920

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$251,123
Housing Units14
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent386/100K
Property2,427/100K

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,945/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,572 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute16 min
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bancroft was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Huron Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.