South Dakota
Dupree is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 483. Residents earn $48,036 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dupree receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Dupree offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Dupree is $48,036, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 14.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 25.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Dupree is $69,400, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Dupree experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches, including 40.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 86.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
| 3% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,036 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,117 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,414 |
| Unemployment | 14.1% |
| 292% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.7% |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 68 |
| County GDP | $121M |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 4 |
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $69,400 |
| 75% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $705 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.2% |
| Obesity | 48.2% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 18.6% |
| Heart Disease | 9.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.0% |
| Asthma | 14.0% |
| COPD | 10.8% |
| Stroke | 5.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.5% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 19.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 64.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 37,698/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 2.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 18.9 inches |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,369 ft (722 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0495°N, 101.6013°W |
| County FIPS | 46031 |
Winner: Republican by 11.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,238/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |