South Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Centerville is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 876. Residents earn $58,438 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Centerville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Centerville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Centerville is $58,438, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Centerville is $123,600, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Centerville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 564 per 100,000, 71% below the national average.
25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Centerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches, including 30.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,438 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,958 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,252 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $124,882 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,515 |
| County GDP | $8,823M |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Healthcare | 230 |
| Retail | 180 |
| Manufacturing | 61 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,467 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.85% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $123,600 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $281,583 |
| Census Median Rent | $730 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,467 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.85% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,503/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 563.7/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 225.5/100K |
| Theft | 225.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 112.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.9 inches |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1165°N, 96.9595°W |
| County FIPS | 46083 |
Winner: Republican by 26.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.0% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,217/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 230 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Retail Stores | 180 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |