Faulkton, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Faulk County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
627 Population 621/sq mi density
$68,672 Median Income $30,585 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $172,569 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$68,672 median income, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $860/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Faulkton, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,672
9% below
$30,585 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $172,569
Median Rent
$860/mo
26% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
214% above
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Faulkton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
35%
Rent
74%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
314%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Faulkton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Faulkton residents earn a median household income of $68,672 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,585. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Faulkton is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,569. Median rent is $860/month, with 17.5% 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 1966.

Education

21.8% of adults in Faulkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Faulkton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population627
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$68,672
Per Capita$30,585
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$169M
Avg Weekly Wage$818

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$860
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$172,569
Housing Units394
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation1,587 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 16%
Commute12 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Faulkton was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.