Davis, SD

South Dakota · Metropolitan Area

Davis is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 108. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
108 Population 251/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $33,848 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $344,038 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,125
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $102,100
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.2%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 28.0%
126% higher than US avg

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

People

Population108
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans76.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$33,848
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$8,823M
Commute52 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$344,038

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.5%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,250 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+83.3%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute52 min
Broadband51.0%
Libraries5

Is Davis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Davis receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Davis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Davis is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 28.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Davis is $102,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Davis experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches, including 30.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Davis has a population of 108 with a density of 251 people per square mile. The median age is 40.5 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

108
Total Population
251
People / sq mi
40.5yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.6%
Female 44.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Davis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Davis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Davis is $63,125, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 52 minutes.

Income: Davis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,125
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,848
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
IRS Avg AGI$124,882

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above US avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,515
County GDP$8,823M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare230
Retail180
Manufacturing61

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,467
142% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate8.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time51.7 min
Work from Home2.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Davis is $102,100, 64% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $344,038.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,100
64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$344,038

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-Occupied95.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,467
142% above US avg
Effective Rate8.29%
In Davis, 34.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.5% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Davis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.2%
7% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma9.5%
COPD6.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression20.5%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.4%
Checkup Rate72.1%
Premature Death4,503/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access92.3%
Healthcare Facilities230

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Davis has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.9 inches
29% below US avg
Snowfall30.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates43.2595°N, 96.9945°W
County FIPS46083
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.5-point margin. 51.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.2%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 26.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+83.3%
School Test Score5.45
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density251/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access51.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities230
Restaurants100
Retail Stores180

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute51.7 min
Work from Home2.0%

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