South Dakota
De Smet is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 974. Residents earn $60,139 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, De Smet receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. De Smet stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in De Smet is $60,139, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in De Smet is $155,900, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
De Smet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches, including 41.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,139 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,276 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $920 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,392 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 265 |
| County GDP | $370M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,767 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.06% |
| Commute Time | 11.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $155,900 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $251,123 |
| Census Median Rent | $743 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,767 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.06% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,945/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 25.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.9 inches |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,719 ft (524 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3861°N, 97.5497°W |
| County FIPS | 46077 |
Winner: Republican by 43.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.5% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 840/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 23 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 11.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |