Fort Thompson, SD

Fort Thompson, SD

At a Glance

How Fort Thompson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Fort Thompson a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Fort Thompson residents earn a median household income of $45,313 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,513. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Thompson is $110,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,737. Median rent is $515/month, with 21.4% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Fort Thompson reports 855 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,599/100K.

Education

4.3% of adults in Fort Thompson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Thompson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

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