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Emery, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hanson County County
Emery, SD
At a Glance
How Emery Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emery's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Emery a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Emery residents earn a median household income of $62,679 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,287. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emery is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,166. Median rent is $619/month, with 14.8% 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 1945.
Safety & Crime
Emery reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 319/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Emery hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emery has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.