South Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Dolton is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 42. Residents earn $62,321 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dolton receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Dolton stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dolton is $62,321, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 51 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Dolton is $154,800, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Dolton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,321 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,155 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $973 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,058 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 246 |
| County GDP | $406M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,817 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.11% |
| Commute Time | 51.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $154,800 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,817 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.11% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,584/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 30.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.9 inches |
| 27% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,448 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4911°N, 97.3848°W |
| County FIPS | 46087 |
Winner: Republican by 49.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 73.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 162/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 27.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 51.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |