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Big Stone City, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Big Stone County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
609 Population 508/sq mi density
$50,333 Median Income $36,672 per capita
$122,500 Home Value $249,451 Zillow
$705 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,333 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,500 home value, $705/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Big Stone City, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,333
33% below
$36,672 per capita
Home Value
$122,500
57% below
Zillow: $249,451
Median Rent
$705/mo
39% below
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Big Stone City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
43%
Rent
61%
Poverty
116%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
11%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Big Stone City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Big Stone City residents earn a median household income of $50,333 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,672. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Big Stone City is $122,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,451. Median rent is $705/month, with 19.4% 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 1957.

Safety & Crime

Big Stone City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Big Stone City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Big Stone City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population609
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density508/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,333
Per Capita$36,672
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$336M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,500
Rent$705
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$249,451
Housing Units418
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,097 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute13 min
Broadband67.1%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Big Stone City was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.