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Ethan, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hanson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
263 Population 1,012/sq mi density
$54,688 Median Income $26,069 per capita
$134,400 Home Value $289,782 Zillow
$777 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,688 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,400 home value, $777/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Ethan, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,688
27% below
$26,069 per capita
Home Value
$134,400
52% below
Zillow: $289,782
Median Rent
$777/mo
33% below
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
205/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Ethan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
48%
Rent
67%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ethan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ethan residents earn a median household income of $54,688 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,069. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% 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 Ethan is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,782. Median rent is $777/month, with 21.7% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Ethan reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 205/100K.

Education

16.6% of adults in Ethan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ethan has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population263
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density1,012/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,688
Per Capita$26,069
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$217M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,400
Rent$777
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$289,782
Housing Units112
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property205/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death4,906/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain25.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,344 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Ethan was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.350 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.