Bradley, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
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
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,833 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,800 home value, /mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradley 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

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 10.0% (178% 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.

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 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population104
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,833
Per Capita$25,895
Unemployment10.0%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain23.8 in/yr
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
Broadband97.9%
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.
15.4% of the population has a disability.