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Edgemont, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Fall River County County
Edgemont, SD
At a Glance
How Edgemont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Edgemont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Edgemont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Edgemont residents earn a median household income of $42,440 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,799. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 352 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Edgemont is $81,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,162. Median rent is $460/month, with 35.0% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Edgemont reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 690/100K.
Education
18.0% of adults in Edgemont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Edgemont has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.