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
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
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
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%
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population58
Density483/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born44.8%
Veterans0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,883/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation1,599 ft
Education
C+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+44.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
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.
44.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.