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Bison, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Perkins County County
Bison, SD
At a Glance
How Bison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bison a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bison residents earn a median household income of $62,273 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,859. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 139 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bison is $72,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,393. Median rent is $943/month, with 28.5% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Bison reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Bison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bison has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.