Cameron Colony, SD

South Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Cameron Colony is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 58.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
58 Population 483/sq mi density
N/A Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cameron Colony Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population58
Median AgeN/A
Density483/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 55%
Veterans58.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
PovertyN/A
County GDP$613M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation1,599 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+44.8%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
CommuteN/A
Broadband0.0%
Libraries5

Is Cameron Colony a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cameron Colony receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Cameron Colony has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 44.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Cameron Colony experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches, including 39.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Cameron Colony has a population of 58 with a density of 483 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (55.2%), with 44.8% Black.

Population

58
Total Population
483
People / sq mi
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cameron Colony vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cameron Colony vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cameron Colony is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Cameron Colony vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$897
IRS Avg AGI$78,805

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)344
County GDP$613M

Business (County)

Restaurants16
Healthcare17
Retail27
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,420
55% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,420
55% above US avg

Health Metrics: Cameron Colony vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death6,883/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access36.2%
Healthcare Facilities17

Crime Rates: Cameron Colony vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Cameron Colony has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.0 inches
34% below US avg
Snowfall39.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,599 ft (487 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates43.1878°N, 97.2627°W
County FIPS46125
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.3-point margin. 0.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.4%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 51.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+44.8%
School Test Score5.45
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density483/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access0.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants16
Retail Stores27

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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