Crook City, SD

South Dakota

Crook City is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 278. Residents earn $143,426 per year, which is 91% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
278 Population 305/sq mi density
$143,426 Median Income $35,827 per capita
$462,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$143,426 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$462,200 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $143,426
91% higher than US avg
Home Value $462,200
64% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.4%
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.1%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Crook City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population278
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density305/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans71.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$143,426
Per Capita$35,827
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,848M
Commute42 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$462,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.6%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation4,052 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute42 min
Broadband56.0%
Libraries4

Is Crook City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crook City receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Crook City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crook City is $143,426, which is significantly higher than the national average — 91% above $75,149. This places Crook City among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crook City is $462,200, making it a premium housing market at 64% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Crook City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Crook City has a population of 278 with a density of 305 people per square mile. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

278
Total Population
305
People / sq mi
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68.7%
Female 31.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Crook City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crook City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crook City is $143,426, which is 91% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Crook City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$143,426
91% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,827
Avg Weekly Wage$965
IRS Avg AGI$93,246

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,630
County GDP$1,848M

Business (County)

Restaurants155
Healthcare98
Retail158
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,013
72% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.0 min
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Crook City is $462,200, 64% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$462,200
64% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,013
72% above US avg
Effective Rate1.30%
In Crook City, 31.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.6% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crook City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.1%
3% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure26.3%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress14.6%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate71.3%
Premature Death6,603/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access92.2%
Healthcare Facilities98

Crime Rates: Crook City vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Crook City has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density305/sq mi
Coordinates44.4381°N, 103.6434°W
County FIPS46081
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.3-point margin. 56.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.3%
D 32.9%

Winner: Republican by 31.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.4%
19% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.45
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density305/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access56.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities98
Restaurants155
Retail Stores158

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.0 min
Work from Home6.3%

Nearby Cities

Compare Crook City with another city: