Farmer, SD

South Dakota

Farmer is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 64. Residents earn $60,893 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
64 Population 800/sq mi density
$60,893 Median Income $13,145 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,893
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population64
Median Age9.6 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,893
Per Capita$13,145
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation1,393 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+70.8%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
CommuteN/A
Broadband10.0%

Is Farmer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Farmer receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Farmer has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Farmer is $60,893, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Farmer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches, including 36.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Farmer has a population of 64 with a density of 800 people per square mile. The median age is 9.6 years, 75% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 3.1% Hispanic.

Population

64
Total Population
800
People / sq mi
9.6yrs
Median Age
75% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Farmer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.2%
7% below US avg
Spanish26.8%
100% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Farmer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Farmer is $60,893, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Farmer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,893
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$13,145
Avg Weekly Wage$998
IRS Avg AGI$76,948

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)106
County GDP$217M

Business (County)

Restaurants4
Healthcare4
Retail10
Manufacturing3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,700
6% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied46.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,700
6% above US avg

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate66.1%
Premature Death4,906/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access29.0%
Healthcare Facilities4

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Farmer has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.3 inches
33% below US avg
Snowfall36.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,393 ft (425 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates43.7253°N, 97.6891°W
County FIPS46061
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 59.2-point margin. 10.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.7%
D 19.5%

Winner: Republican by 59.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.3%
75% below US avg
High School+70.8%
School Test Score5.45
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density800/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access10.0%
Healthcare Facilities4
Restaurants4
Retail Stores10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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