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Flandreau, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Moody County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,291 Population 1,232/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $25,164 per capita
$130,800 Home Value $215,325 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
775 Violent Crime/100K 3,358 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,800 home value, $689/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
775 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Flandreau, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,458
25% below
$25,164 per capita
Home Value
$130,800
54% below
Zillow: $215,325
Median Rent
$689/mo
41% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
775/100K
104% above
3,358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Flandreau Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
46%
Rent
59%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
204%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flandreau a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flandreau residents earn a median household income of $56,458 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,164. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 218 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flandreau is $130,800 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,325. Median rent is $689/month, with 27.2% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Flandreau reports 775 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,358/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

24.0% of adults in Flandreau hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flandreau has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,291
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,232/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$25,164
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$486M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,800
Rent$689
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$215,325
Housing Units1,029
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent775/100K
Property3,358/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault646/100K
Burglary818/100K

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,921/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.5 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,564 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute12 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Flandreau was founded in 1902.
The median home in Flandreau was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Brookings Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.