Blunt, SD

South Dakota

Blunt is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 214. Residents earn $62,031 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
214 Population 437/sq mi density
$62,031 Median Income $32,532 per capita
$152,500 Home Value $165,610 Zillow
$888 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,031 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,500 home value, $888/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,031
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $152,500
46% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $888
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

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

People

Population214
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density437/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,031
Per Capita$32,532
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$1,661M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,500
Rent$888
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$165,610

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.1%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Elevation1,619 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+97.1%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.0%
Libraries1

Is Blunt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blunt receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Blunt offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blunt is $62,031, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blunt is $152,500, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Blunt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches, including 40.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Blunt has a population of 214 with a density of 437 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.1%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

214
Total Population
437
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.4%
Female 41.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Blunt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.4%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.6%
58% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blunt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blunt is $62,031, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Blunt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,031
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,532
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
IRS Avg AGI$81,152

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)941
County GDP$1,661M

Business (County)

Restaurants50
Healthcare77
Retail72
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,705
34% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.6 min
Work from Home18.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Blunt is $152,500, 46% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $888 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $165,610.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$152,500
46% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$165,610

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$888
24% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,705
34% above US avg
Effective Rate3.09%
In Blunt, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.1% report depression. 20.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Blunt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure27.5%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity20.3%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%
Checkup Rate74.1%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access79.9%
Healthcare Facilities77

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Blunt has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.6 inches
51% below US avg
Snowfall40.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,619 ft (493 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density437/sq mi
Coordinates44.5159°N, 99.9886°W
County FIPS46065
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.1-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.8%
D 33.7%

Winner: Republican by 30.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
42% below US avg
High School+97.1%
School Test Score5.45
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density437/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities77
Restaurants50
Retail Stores72

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.6 min
Work from Home18.4%

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