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Canova, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
140 Population 452/sq mi density
$58,000 Median Income $20,176 per capita
$35,000 Home Value $258,166 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
142 Violent Crime/100K 1,332 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$35,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Canova, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,000
23% below
$20,176 per capita
Home Value
$35,000
88% below
Zillow: $258,166
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
1,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
96% below
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Canova Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
12%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canova a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

Canova residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,176. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Canova is $35,000 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,166. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.

Safety & Crime

Canova reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,332/100K.

Education

1.3% of adults in Canova hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canova has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population140
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$20,176
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$973

Housing

A+
Home Value$35,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$258,166
Housing Units48
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property1,332/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain25.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,527 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Canova was built in 1941.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% 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.