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Elk Point, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Union County County
Elk Point, SD
At a Glance
How Elk Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elk Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Elk Point a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Elk Point residents earn a median household income of $83,250 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,728. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elk Point is $228,400 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,678. Median rent is $801/month, with 31.9% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Elk Point reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 54/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.8% of adults in Elk Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elk Point has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.