Bryant, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hamlin County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
761 Population 1,463/sq mi density
$60,592 Median Income $21,891 per capita
$136,700 Home Value $262,728 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,592 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,700 home value, $692/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bryant, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,592
19% below
$21,891 per capita
Home Value
$136,700
52% below
Zillow: $262,728
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
72.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Bryant Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
48%
Rent
60%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bryant 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

Bryant residents earn a median household income of $60,592 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,891. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 279 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bryant is $136,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,728. Median rent is $692/month, with 19.3% 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 1955.

Education

7.8% of adults in Bryant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 72.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bryant has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population761
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density1,463/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,592
Per Capita$21,891
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,700
Rent$692
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$262,728
Housing Units254
Rent Burden19.3%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,848 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+72.5%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bryant was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.363 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.