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Cherry Creek, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Haakon County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
158 Population 259/sq mi density
$42,788 Median Income $16,297 per capita
$205,000 Home Value $277,791 Zillow
$828 Median Rent 14.8% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$42,788 median income, 22.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$205,000 home value, $828/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Cherry Creek, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,788
43% below
$16,297 per capita
Home Value
$205,000
27% below
Zillow: $277,791
Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
14.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
368/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
22.0%
511% above
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.2%
50% above
31.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Cherry Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
73%
Rent
71%
Poverty
179%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
611%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cherry Creek a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cherry Creek residents earn a median household income of $42,788 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,297. The unemployment rate stands at 22.0% (511% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cherry Creek is $205,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,791. Median rent is $828/month, with 14.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Cherry Creek reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 368/100K.

Education

4.0% of adults in Cherry Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cherry Creek has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population158
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,788
Per Capita$16,297
Unemployment22.0%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$133M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

B+
Home Value$205,000
Rent$828
Ownership34.0%
Zillow$277,791
Housing Units71
Rent Burden14.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property368/100K

Health

Obesity48.2%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking31.9%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death5,004/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain19.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,724 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 9%
Broadband53.0%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cherry Creek was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.