Cavour, SD

South Dakota

Cavour is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 187. Residents earn $86,500 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
187 Population 456/sq mi density
$86,500 Median Income $23,705 per capita
$86,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,500 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,500
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $86,100
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.8%
86% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

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

People

Population187
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,500
Per Capita$23,705
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,236M
Commute14 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Elevation1,302 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+99.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute14 min
Broadband65.0%
Libraries1

Is Cavour a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cavour is $86,500, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cavour is $86,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Cavour experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches, including 44.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Cavour has a population of 187 with a density of 456 people per square mile. The median age is 31.4 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.1%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

187
Total Population
456
People / sq mi
31.4yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Cavour vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cavour vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cavour is $86,500, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes.

Income: Cavour vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,500
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$23,705
Avg Weekly Wage$971
IRS Avg AGI$68,903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg
Establishments (County)690
County GDP$1,236M

Business (County)

Restaurants44
Healthcare60
Retail80
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,541
30% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cavour is $86,100, 69% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,100
69% below US avg

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-Occupied92.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,541
30% above US avg
Effective Rate5.27%
In Cavour, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress16.0%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.2%
Checkup Rate73.2%
Premature Death7,497/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access80.0%
Healthcare Facilities60

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Cavour has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.3 inches
39% below US avg
Snowfall44.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates44.3693°N, 98.0421°W
County FIPS46005
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.1-point margin. 65.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.8%
D 28.8%

Winner: Republican by 40.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.8%
86% below US avg
High School+99.0%
School Test Score5.45
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density456/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access65.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities60
Restaurants44
Retail Stores80

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.3 min
Work from Home0.0%

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