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Gayville, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Cedar County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
378 Population 1,575/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $41,518 per capita
$98,800 Home Value $297,298 Zillow
$533 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $533/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Gayville, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$41,518 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
65% below
Zillow: $297,298
Median Rent
$533/mo
54% below
14.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Gayville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
113%
Home Value
35%
Rent
46%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gayville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gayville residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,518. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gayville is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,298. Median rent is $533/month, with 14.0% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Gayville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

14.5% of adults in Gayville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gayville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population378
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,575/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$41,518
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$533
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$297,298
Housing Units202
Rent Burden14.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,345/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain28.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,166 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Gayville was founded in 1892.
The median home in Gayville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (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.