Elkton, SD

South Dakota · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.7 Good / 5.0
971 Population
$58,750 Median Income
$183,800 Home Value
$850 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
29.6 yrs Median Age
23.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.7
Overall
3.2
Economy
4.9
Affordability
2.9
Education

People

Population971
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density652/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 74.3%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita Income$25,186
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty Rate19.6%
County GDP$588M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$183,800
Zillow Value$265,974
Median Rent$850
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$990

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Depression21.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Jan / Jul14° / 72°
Rain29 in/yr
Snow40 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

2.9/5
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+84.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.45
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Work From Home6.9%
BroadbandN/A

How Elkton Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$58,750
Home Value$183,800
Median Rent$850
Poverty Rate19.6%
Bachelor's Degree+23.9%
Unemployment3.9%
Avg Temperature44.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population971
Population Density652 per sq mi
Median Age29.6 years
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74.3% Black 2.1% Hispanic 1.2% Other 22.4%
White74.3%
Black or African American2.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races22.4%

Language

English Only78.1%
Spanish Speakers21.9%
English 78.1% Spanish 21.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability7.1%
Health Insurance85.3%

Income

22% below avg
Median Household Income$58,750
Per Capita Income$25,186
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$872
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$72,484

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.9%
Poverty Rate19.6%
Total Establishments (County)226
County GDP$588M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation10
Healthcare Facilities21
Retail Stores30
Manufacturing6
Total Establishments226

Industry Mix

Restaurants 10 Healthcare 21 Retail 30 Manufacturing 6

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$72,484
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,614

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time15.5 min
Work From Home6.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

35% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$183,800
Zillow Home Value Index$265,974

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied60.5%

Rental Costs

27% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$850

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedroom$990
3 Bedroom$1,295
4 Bedroom$1,540

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,614
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.42%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma9.2%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.7%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage85.3%
Regular Checkup74.0%
Premature Death Rate6,358 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access25.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)21
Restaurants (County)10

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

14°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation28.6 in
Annual Snowfall39.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,753 ft (534 m)
Land Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density652 per sq mi
Latitude44.2351°
Longitude-96.4794°
County FIPS27081

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.9%
D 30.1%

Republican +37.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.9%
High School+84.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.45

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density652 per sq mi
Land Area1.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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