At a Glance
Median Income
$70,156
$38,742 per capita
Home Value
$110,100
Zillow: $220,024
Median Rent
$760/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
15.6% smoking rate
How Britton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Britton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Britton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Britton residents earn a median household income of $70,156 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,742. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 212 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Britton is $110,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,024. Median rent is $760/month, with 28.8% 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 1956.
Education
24.2% of adults in Britton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Britton has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,117
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,530/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,156
Per Capita$38,742
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$454M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,100
Rent$760
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$220,024
Housing Units579
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,654/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,360 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute8 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Britton was founded in 1884.
The median home in Britton was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.