Faith, SD

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.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
327 Population 255/sq mi density
$39,583 Median Income $35,507 per capita
$124,400 Home Value $277,791 Zillow
$384 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$124,400 home value, $384/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,583
47% lower than US avg
Home Value $124,400
56% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.2%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $384
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.7%
4% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.9%
20% lower than US avg

How Faith Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population327
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,583
Per Capita$35,507
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$176M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,400
Rent$384
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$277,791

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity30.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain19.1 in/yr
Elevation2,580 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+94.9%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute13 min
Libraries2

Is Faith a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Faith has a population of 327 with a density of 255 people per square mile. The median age is 60.1 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Black.

Population

327
Total Population
255
People / sq mi
60.1yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Faith vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Faith vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Faith is $39,583, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Faith vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,583
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,507
Avg Weekly Wage$803
IRS Avg AGI$55,867

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.9%
20% below US avg
Establishments (County)139
County GDP$176M

Business (County)

Restaurants6
Healthcare18
Retail21
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.6 min
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Faith is $124,400, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $384 (67% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $277,791.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,400
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$277,791

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$384
67% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.6%

Property Tax

In Faith, 30.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Faith vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.7%
4% below US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death6,534/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access50.6%
Healthcare Facilities18
Faith has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Faith vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Faith has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall19.1 inches
50% below US avg
Snowfall55.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,580 ft (786 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates45.0258°N, 102.0363°W
County FIPS46105
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 70-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.4%
D 14.3%

Winner: Republican by 70 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
40% below US avg
High School+94.9%
School Test Score5.45
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density255/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants6
Retail Stores21

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.6 min
Work from Home11.1%

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