Edgemont, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Fall River County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
845 Population 612/sq mi density
$42,440 Median Income $23,799 per capita
$81,100 Home Value $245,017 Zillow
$460 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$42,440 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,100 home value, $460/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Edgemont, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,440
44% below
$23,799 per capita
Home Value
$81,100
71% below
Zillow: $245,017
Median Rent
$460/mo
60% below
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
47% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
29%
Rent
40%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
211%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Edgemont a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.6% (111% 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 $245,017. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population845
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density612/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,440
Per Capita$23,799
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,100
Rent$460
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$245,017
Housing Units450
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,519/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
Elevation3,519 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Edgemont was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.