Cavour, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Beadle County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
187 Population 456/sq mi density
$86,500 Median Income $23,705 per capita
$86,100 Home Value $169,362 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,500 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cavour, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,500
15% above
$23,705 per capita
Home Value
$86,100
69% below
Zillow: $169,362
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Cavour Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
115%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cavour a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cavour residents earn a median household income of $86,500 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,705. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 690 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cavour is $86,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,362. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

4.8% of adults in Cavour hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 23.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population187
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density456/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$86,500
Per Capita$23,705
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,236M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,100
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$169,362
Housing Units69
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,497/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain23.3 in/yr
Elevation1,302 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute14 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cavour was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Huron Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.