At a Glance
Median Income
$58,906
$30,108 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
Zillow: $99,979
Median Rent
$679/mo
20.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
1,871/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Gordon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gordon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gordon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gordon residents earn a median household income of $58,906 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,108. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 225 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gordon is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,979. Median rent is $679/month, with 20.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Gordon reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,871/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Gordon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gordon has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,646
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,770/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,906
Per Capita$30,108
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$437M
Avg Weekly Wage$794
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$679
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$99,979
Housing Units761
Rent Burden20.9%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property1,871/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,483/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain20.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,555 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Gordon was founded in 1885.
The median home in Gordon was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (96 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.