Colome, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Tripp County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
397 Population 1,418/sq mi density
$44,167 Median Income $21,776 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $180,256 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 40.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$44,167 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, $723/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Colome, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,167
41% below
$21,776 per capita
Home Value
$67,500
76% below
Zillow: $180,256
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
40.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
37.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Colome Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
24%
Rent
62%
Poverty
306%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colome a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colome residents earn a median household income of $44,167 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,776. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 263 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colome is $67,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,256. Median rent is $723/month, with 40.4% 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 1972.

Education

20.0% of adults in Colome hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Colome has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population397
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density1,418/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$21,776
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty37.9%
County GDP$353M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,500
Rent$723
Ownership36.7%
Zillow$180,256
Housing Units189
Rent Burden40.4%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,290/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain19.5 in/yr
Elevation2,309 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute16 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Colome was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.