Florence, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
289 Population 419/sq mi density
$69,531 Median Income $32,685 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $525,825 Zillow
$388 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,531 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $388/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Florence, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,531
7% below
$32,685 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $525,825
Median Rent
$388/mo
67% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Florence Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
49%
Rent
33%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Florence 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

Florence residents earn a median household income of $69,531 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,685. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 268 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Florence is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $525,825. Median rent is $388/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 1991.

Education

6.4% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Florence has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population289
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density419/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,531
Per Capita$32,685
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$381M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$388
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$525,825
Housing Units148
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,776/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain22.7 in/yr
Elevation1,771 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Florence was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.