Farmer, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hanson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
64 Population 800/sq mi density
$60,893 Median Income $13,145 per capita
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

Farmer, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,893
19% below
$13,145 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Farmer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Farmer a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Farmer residents earn a median household income of $60,893 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,145. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Education

8.3% of adults in Farmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 25.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population64
Median Age9.6 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,893
Per Capita$13,145
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership46.2%
Zillow$258,166
Housing Units10
Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death4,906/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation1,393 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+70.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

The median home in Farmer was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.350 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.