Estelline, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brookings County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
862 Population 907/sq mi density
$74,231 Median Income $29,427 per capita
$139,000 Home Value $279,416 Zillow
$611 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,231 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $611/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Estelline, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,231
1% below
$29,427 per capita
Home Value
$139,000
51% below
Zillow: $279,416
Median Rent
$611/mo
47% below
16.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.8%
23% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Estelline Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
99%
Home Value
49%
Rent
53%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Estelline a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Estelline residents earn a median household income of $74,231 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,427. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,382 business establishments, including 89 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Estelline is $139,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,416. Median rent is $611/month, with 16.8% 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 1969.

Education

25.8% of adults in Estelline hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Estelline has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population862
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density907/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,231
Per Capita$29,427
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$3,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,000
Rent$611
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$279,416
Housing Units358
Rent Burden16.8%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,178/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,659 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Estelline was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.