Davis, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lincoln County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
108 Population 251/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $33,848 per capita
$102,100 Home Value $354,699 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,100 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Davis, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$33,848 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
64% below
Zillow: $354,699
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
28.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Davis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
36%
Poverty
226%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Davis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Davis residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,848. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,515 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Davis is $102,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,699. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

12.5% of adults in Davis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 28.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population108
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density251/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$33,848
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$8,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,100
Rent
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$354,699
Housing Units57
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death4,503/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation1,250 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute52 min
Broadband53.1%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Davis was founded in 1896.
The median home in Davis was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.