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Erwin, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Kingsbury County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
50 Population 104/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $27,074 per capita
$45,000 Home Value $248,681 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
262 Violent Crime/100K 2,215 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
262 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Erwin, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$27,074 per capita
Home Value
$45,000
84% below
Zillow: $248,681
Violent Crime
262/100K
31% below
2,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
35% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Erwin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Erwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
16%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Erwin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Erwin residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,074. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Erwin is $45,000 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,681. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Erwin reports 262 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,215/100K.

Education

22.0% of adults in Erwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Erwin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population50
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans41.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$27,074
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$370M
Avg Weekly Wage$920

Housing

A+
Home Value$45,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$248,681
Housing Units30
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent262/100K
Property2,215/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,945/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,861 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Erwin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.