Colton, SD

South Dakota · Metropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
802 Population
$82,639 Median Income
$186,000 Home Value
$739 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
37.1 yrs Median Age
14.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.2
Education

People

Population802
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,146/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94.9%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$82,639
Per Capita Income$33,188
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty Rate7.2%
County GDP$22,447M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$186,000
Zillow Value$314,393
Median Rent$739
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$990

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Depression23.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Jan / Jul15° / 72°
Rain30 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.45
Libraries (County)15

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Work From Home7.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Colton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$82,639
Home Value$186,000
Median Rent$739
Poverty Rate7.2%
Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
Unemployment4.8%
Avg Temperature45.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population802
Population Density1,146 per sq mi
Median Age37.1 years
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 94.9% Black 0.6% Hispanic 2.7% Other 1.8%
White94.9%
Black or African American0.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.8%

Language

English Only98.3%
Spanish Speakers1.7%
English 98.3% Spanish 1.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.0%
Health Insurance93.9%

Income

10% above avg
Median Household Income$82,639
Per Capita Income$33,188
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,252
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$93,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Poverty Rate7.2%
Total Establishments (County)9,989
County GDP$22,447M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation558
Healthcare Facilities581
Retail Stores804
Manufacturing192
Total Establishments9,989

Industry Mix

Restaurants 558 Healthcare 581 Retail 804 Manufacturing 192

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$93,803
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,828

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.5 min
Work From Home7.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

34% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$186,000
Zillow Home Value Index$314,393

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied71.5%

Rental Costs

36% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$739

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedroom$990
3 Bedroom$1,295
4 Bedroom$1,540

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,828
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.67%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.8%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.9%
Regular Checkup75.5%
Premature Death Rate7,472 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)581
Restaurants (County)558

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)18

Temperature

15°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average45.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation29.6 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,601 ft (488 m)
Land Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,146 per sq mi
Latitude43.7875°
Longitude-96.9286°
County FIPS46099

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.2%
D 42.5%

Republican +12.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
High School+97.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.45

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,146 per sq mi
Land Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)15

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)18

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