Frederick, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
178 Population 132/sq mi density
$81,071 Median Income $36,812 per capita
$83,100 Home Value $236,161 Zillow
$719 Median Rent 16.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$81,071 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,100 home value, $719/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Frederick, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,071
8% above
$36,812 per capita
Home Value
$83,100
71% below
Zillow: $236,161
Median Rent
$719/mo
38% below
16.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Frederick Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
29%
Rent
62%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frederick a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Frederick residents earn a median household income of $81,071 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,812. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Frederick is $83,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,161. Median rent is $719/month, with 16.3% 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 1938.

Education

27.0% of adults in Frederick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frederick has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Data Overview

People

Population178
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density132/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans20.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,071
Per Capita$36,812
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,100
Rent$719
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$236,161
Housing Units116
Rent Burden16.3%

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,378 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Frederick was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.