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Bradley, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
104 Population 416/sq mi density
$60,833 Median Income $25,895 per capita
$105,800 Home Value $185,536 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 2,215 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,833 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradley, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,833
19% below
$25,895 per capita
Home Value
$105,800
62% below
Zillow: $185,536
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
2,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Bradley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
38%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bradley residents earn a median household income of $60,833 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,895. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 268 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradley is $105,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,536. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Bradley reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,215/100K.

Education

15.1% of adults in Bradley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradley has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population104
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans75.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,833
Per Capita$25,895
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$381M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,800
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$185,536
Housing Units80
Rent Burden22.7%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property2,215/100K

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,776/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,823 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bradley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.