South Dakota
Faith is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 327. Residents earn $39,583 per year, which is 47% below the national average.
Based on current data, Faith receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Faith offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Faith is $39,583, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. 9.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Faith is $124,400, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $384 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Faith is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Faith experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches, including 55.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $39,583 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,507 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $803 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,867 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 139 |
| County GDP | $176M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Commute Time | 12.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $124,400 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $277,791 |
| Census Median Rent | $384 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,534/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.1 inches |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 55.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,580 ft (786 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0258°N, 102.0363°W |
| County FIPS | 46105 |
Winner: Republican by 70 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 255/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 12.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |