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Cameron Colony, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
58 Population 483/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
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

Cameron Colony, SD

At a Glance

Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
44.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Cameron Colony Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cameron Colony a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Cameron Colony reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Cameron Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 44.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population58
Density483/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans58.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$613M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$281,908
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,883/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain25.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,599 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+44.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.