South Dakota
Gayville is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 378. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gayville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Gayville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Gayville is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Gayville is $98,800, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $533 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Gayville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches, including 38.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,518 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $857 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,007 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 342 |
| County GDP | $562M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,860 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.89% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Census Median | $98,800 |
| 65% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $533 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.0% |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,860 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.89% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,345/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.7 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,166 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8889°N, 97.1737°W |
| County FIPS | 31027 |
Winner: Republican by 70 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.5% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,575/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.8% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |