Blucksberg Mountain, SD

South Dakota

Blucksberg Mountain is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 683. Residents earn $95,658 per year, which is 27% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
683 Population 1,019/sq mi density
$95,658 Median Income $45,510 per capita
$347,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,658 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$347,200 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $95,658
27% higher than US avg
Home Value $347,200
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.8%
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.7%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Blucksberg Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population683
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,658
Per Capita$45,510
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,848M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$347,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain21.3 in/yr
Elevation3,885 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute14 min
Libraries4

Is Blucksberg Mountain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blucksberg Mountain receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Blucksberg Mountain stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blucksberg Mountain is $95,658, 27% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blucksberg Mountain is $347,200, 23% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Blucksberg Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches, including 47.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Blucksberg Mountain has a population of 683 with a density of 1,019 people per square mile. The median age is 53.9 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.6%), with 21.4% Hispanic.

Population

683
Total Population
1,019
People / sq mi
53.9yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Blucksberg Mountain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.7%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.3%
31% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blucksberg Mountain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blucksberg Mountain is $95,658, which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Blucksberg Mountain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$95,658
27% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,510
Avg Weekly Wage$965
IRS Avg AGI$93,246

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,630
County GDP$1,848M

Business (County)

Restaurants155
Healthcare98
Retail158
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,013
72% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.3 min
Work from Home19.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Blucksberg Mountain is $347,200, 23% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$347,200
23% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$234
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio91.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,013
72% above US avg
Effective Rate1.73%
In Blucksberg Mountain, 30.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 20.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Blucksberg Mountain vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.7%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress15.7%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%
Checkup Rate73.9%
Premature Death6,603/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access92.2%
Healthcare Facilities98

Crime Rates: Blucksberg Mountain vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Blucksberg Mountain has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.3 inches
44% below US avg
Snowfall47.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,885 ft (1,184 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,019/sq mi
Coordinates44.3593°N, 103.4538°W
County FIPS46081
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.3%
D 32.9%

Winner: Republican by 31.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.8%
20% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.45
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,019/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants155
Retail Stores158

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.3 min
Work from Home19.3%

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