Canistota, SD

South Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Canistota is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 664. Residents earn $61,979 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
664 Population 1,186/sq mi density
$61,979 Median Income $32,292 per capita
$112,200 Home Value $297,690 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,979 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,200 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,979
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,200
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

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

People

Population664
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,186/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,979
Per Capita$32,292
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$406M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$297,690

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Elevation1,551 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+91.4%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute26 min

Is Canistota a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Canistota receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Canistota offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Canistota is $61,979, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Canistota is $112,200, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Canistota has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Canistota has a population of 664 with a density of 1,186 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 4.8% Hispanic, 1.8% Black.

Population

664
Total Population
1,186
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Canistota vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Canistota vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Canistota is $61,979, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Canistota vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,979
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,292
Avg Weekly Wage$973
IRS Avg AGI$85,058

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg
Establishments (County)246
County GDP$406M

Business (County)

Restaurants18
Healthcare18
Retail22
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,817
38% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home10.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Canistota is $112,200, 60% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $297,690.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,200
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$297,690

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

Owner-Occupied88.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,817
38% above US avg
Effective Rate4.29%
In Canistota, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 21.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Canistota vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity21.4%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate78.2%
Checkup Rate73.6%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access30.8%
Healthcare Facilities18

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Canistota has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.0 inches
29% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,551 ft (473 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,186/sq mi
Coordinates43.5978°N, 97.2926°W
County FIPS46087
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.5%
D 24.2%

Winner: Republican by 49.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+91.4%
School Test Score5.45
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,186/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations1
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants18
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home10.8%

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