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Blucksberg Mountain, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
683 Population 1,019/sq mi density
$95,658 Median Income $45,510 per capita
$347,200 Home Value $369,376 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 2,360 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Blucksberg Mountain, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,658
27% above
$45,510 per capita
Home Value
$347,200
23% above
Zillow: $369,376
Violent Crime
101/100K
73% below
2,360/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Blucksberg Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
127%
Home Value
123%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blucksberg Mountain 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

Blucksberg Mountain residents earn a median household income of $95,658 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,510. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blucksberg Mountain is $347,200 , 23% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,376. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Blucksberg Mountain reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,360/100K.

Education

26.8% of adults in Blucksberg Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population683
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,658
Per Capita$45,510
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A+
Home Value$347,200
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$369,376
Housing Units210
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent101/100K
Property2,360/100K

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation3,885 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute14 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Blucksberg Mountain was built in 1991.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.