South Dakota
Colome is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 397. Residents earn $44,167 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Colome receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Colome offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Colome is $44,167, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. The poverty rate of 37.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Colome is $67,500, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Colome experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches, including 49.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,167 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,776 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $954 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,372 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 37.9% |
| 206% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 263 |
| County GDP | $353M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Commute Time | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $67,500 |
| 76% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $723 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 40.4% |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,290/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.2 inches |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,309 ft (704 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2599°N, 99.7173°W |
| County FIPS | 46123 |
Winner: Republican by 63.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,418/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 39 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 16.3 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |