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Beresford, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,437 Population 1,369/sq mi density
$71,017 Median Income $36,102 per capita
$219,800 Home Value $319,683 Zillow
$868 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,017 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$219,800 home value, $868/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Beresford, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,017
5% below
$36,102 per capita
Home Value
$219,800
22% below
Zillow: $319,683
Median Rent
$868/mo
25% below
18.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
603/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
23% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Beresford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
78%
Rent
75%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beresford 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

Beresford residents earn a median household income of $71,017 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,102. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beresford is $219,800 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,683. Median rent is $868/month, with 18.5% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Beresford reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 603/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.9% of adults in Beresford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beresford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,437
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,369/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,017
Per Capita$36,102
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$8,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

A+
Home Value$219,800
Rent$868
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$319,683
Housing Units1,027
Rent Burden18.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property603/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary201/100K

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain26.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,497 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Beresford was founded in 1884.
The median home in Beresford was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.