Faith, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Perkins County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
327 Population 255/sq mi density
$39,583 Median Income $35,507 per capita
$124,400 Home Value $284,399 Zillow
$384 Median Rent 22.1% income on 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, 1.3% 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

Faith, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,583
47% below
$35,507 per capita
Home Value
$124,400
56% below
Zillow: $284,399
Median Rent
$384/mo
67% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Faith Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
44%
Rent
33%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Faith a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Faith residents earn a median household income of $39,583 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,507. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 139 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Faith is $124,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,399. Median rent is $384/month, with 22.1% 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 1975.

Education

20.2% of adults in Faith hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Faith has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population327
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,583
Per Capita$35,507
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$176M
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,400
Rent$384
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$284,399
Housing Units181
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,534/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
Elevation2,580 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute13 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Faith was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.