Bridgewater, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
456 Population 404/sq mi density
$38,500 Median Income $27,587 per capita
$86,900 Home Value $249,222 Zillow
$719 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,500 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, $719/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bridgewater, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,500
49% below
$27,587 per capita
Home Value
$86,900
69% below
Zillow: $249,222
Median Rent
$719/mo
38% below
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
51%
Home Value
31%
Rent
62%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bridgewater 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

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 4.7% (31% above 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 $249,222. 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.

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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population456
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density404/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,500
Per Capita$27,587
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$973

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,900
Rent$719
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$249,222
Housing Units204
Rent Burden35.6%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,419 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bridgewater was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.