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Bonesteel, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
301 Population 860/sq mi density
$40,750 Median Income $19,900 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $323,708 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$40,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $580/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bonesteel, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,750
46% below
$19,900 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $323,708
Median Rent
$580/mo
50% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Bonesteel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
23%
Rent
50%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bonesteel a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bonesteel residents earn a median household income of $40,750 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,900. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bonesteel is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,708. Median rent is $580/month, with 26.3% 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 1941.

Safety & Crime

Bonesteel reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

13.8% of adults in Bonesteel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bonesteel has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population301
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density860/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$19,900
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$600M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent$580
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$323,708
Housing Units154
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death16,779/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain25.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,966 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband61.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Bonesteel was founded in 1902.
The median home in Bonesteel was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.