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Bridgewater, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County
Bridgewater, SD
At a Glance
How Bridgewater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgewater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bridgewater a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bridgewater residents earn a median household income of $38,500 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,587. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgewater is $86,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,577. Median rent is $719/month, with 35.6% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Bridgewater reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 319/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Bridgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgewater has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.