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Dell Rapids, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Minnehaha County County
Dell Rapids, SD
At a Glance
How Dell Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dell Rapids's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dell Rapids a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dell Rapids residents earn a median household income of $101,250 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,242. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,989 business establishments, including 558 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dell Rapids is $284,400 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,074. Median rent is $919/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Dell Rapids reports 524 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,266/100K.
Education
36.2% of adults in Dell Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dell Rapids has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.