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Canistota, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County

3.1 /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
44°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 319 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Canistota, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,979
18% below
$32,292 per capita
Home Value
$112,200
60% below
Zillow: $297,690
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Canistota Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
42%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canistota a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canistota residents earn a median household income of $61,979 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,292. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canistota is $112,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,690. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Canistota reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 319/100K.

Education

15.5% of adults in Canistota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canistota has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population664
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,186/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,979
Per Capita$32,292
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$973

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,200
Rent
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$297,690
Housing Units314
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property319/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain27.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,551 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Canistota was founded in 1883.
The median home in Canistota was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.