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Faith, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Perkins County County

3.4 /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 22.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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: $277,791
Median Rent
$384/mo
67% below
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
242/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
311 sunny days/yr

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
19%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Faith 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

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 0.7% (81% 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 $277,791. 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.

Safety & Crime

Faith reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 242/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 74°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population327
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,583
Per Capita$35,507
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$176M
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,400
Rent$384
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$277,791
Housing Units181
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property242/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain19.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.