Bath, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
116 Population 400/sq mi density
$33,031 Median Income $23,691 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,031 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bath, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,031
56% below
$23,691 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
79.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Bath Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Poverty
806%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bath a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bath residents earn a median household income of $33,031 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,691. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 100.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Education

0.0% of adults in Bath hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 79.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bath has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population116
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,031
Per Capita$23,691
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$236,161
Housing Units48
Rent Burden22.6%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,303 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+14.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bath was built in 2012.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.