Cherry Creek, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Haakon County County

2.6 /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
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,788 median income, unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$205,000 home value, $828/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
85.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
48.2%
50% above
31.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cherry Creek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population158
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,788
Per Capita$16,297
Unemployment
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain19.9 in/yr
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%
Broadband84.9%
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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.