South Dakota
Ethan is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 263. Residents earn $54,688 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ethan receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Ethan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ethan is $54,688, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Ethan is $134,400, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $777 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Ethan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches, including 36.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 90.9% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.1% |
| 32% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,688 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,069 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,948 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 106 |
| County GDP | $217M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.75% |
| Commute Time | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $134,400 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $289,782 |
| Median List Price | $319,000 |
| Median List Price | $319,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $138 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $777 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,700 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.75% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,906/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.3 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,344 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5463°N, 97.9834°W |
| County FIPS | 46061 |
Winner: Republican by 59.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.6% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,012/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 28.1 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |