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Bison, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Perkins County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
419
Population
423/sq mi density
$62,273
Median Income
$35,859 per capita
$72,300
Home Value
$163,393 Zillow
$943
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,273 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,300 home value, $943/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$72,300
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$943/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
241
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$72,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$163,393
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.7%
Owner-Occupied
22.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$691/mo
1 Bedroom
$784/mo
2 Bedroom
$990/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,540/mo
Census median rent:
$943/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $72,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $163,393 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $943 |
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $784 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $990 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,295 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,540 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 241 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 28.5% |