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Bryant, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hamlin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
761 Population 1,463/sq mi density
$60,592 Median Income $21,891 per capita
$136,700 Home Value $248,681 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 2,215 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,592 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,700 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
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: $248,681
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
2,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
72.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

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
22%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bryant a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
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 0.8% (78% 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 $248,681. 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.

Safety & Crime

Bryant reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,215/100K.

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 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population761
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density1,463/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,592
Per Capita$21,891
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,700
Rent$692
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$248,681
Housing Units254
Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property2,215/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.