South Dakota
Edgemont is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 845. Residents earn $42,440 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Edgemont receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Edgemont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Edgemont is $42,440, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Edgemont is $81,100, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $460 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Edgemont has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches, including 36.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,440 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,799 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $985 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,283 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 352 |
| County GDP | $372M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,050 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.23% |
| Commute Time | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $81,100 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $229,162 |
| Census Median Rent | $460 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,050 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.23% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,519/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.1 inches |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,519 ft (1,073 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 612/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2974°N, 103.8323°W |
| County FIPS | 46047 |
Winner: Republican by 49.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.0% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 612/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 35 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |