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Faulkton, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Faulk County County
Faulkton, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Faulkton a Good Place to Live?
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 6.7% (86% 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.
Safety & Crime
Faulkton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 550/100K.
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.