Central City, SD

Central City, SD

At a Glance

How Central City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Central City a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Central City residents earn a median household income of $45,208 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,377. The unemployment rate stands at 17.7% (392% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Central City is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,374. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Central City reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 870/100K.

Education

9.7% of adults in Central City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Central City has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

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