At a Glance
Median Income
$101,250
$44,242 per capita
Home Value
$284,400
Zillow: $370,786
Median Rent
$919/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.2%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
12.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dell Rapids a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 0.9% (75% 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 $370,786. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population3,947
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,754/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,250
Per Capita$44,242
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$22,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$284,400
Rent$919
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$370,786
Housing Units1,595
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,516 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 42%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Dell Rapids was founded in 1871.
The median home in Dell Rapids was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 558 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.