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Grassland Colony, SD

South Dakota · Brown County

Grassland Colony is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 36.

36 Population 84/sq mi density
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.4%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Grassland Colony Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population36
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans36.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$46,992
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Commute5 min

Health

Obesity34.4%
Uninsured9.6%
Smoking17.0%
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI35 (Good)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,487 ft (453 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.27

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute5 min
Broadband14.0%
Libraries3
Grassland Colony has a population of 36 with a density of 84 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 27.8% female and 72.2% male. The city is predominantly White (100%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 0% of residents, while 100% speak Spanish. 36.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 0.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

36
Total Population
84
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 72.2%
Female 27.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Grassland Colony vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Grassland Colony vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grassland Colony is N/A. Per capita income is $46,992 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,047, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.6, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Grassland Colony vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$46,992
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
IRS Avg AGI$88,624

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,522
County GDP$3,155M

Business (County)

Restaurants102
Healthcare124
Retail163
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,536
87% above US avg
Cost of Living88.60 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time5.0 min
Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

In Grassland Colony, 34.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 26.6% have high blood pressure. 17.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.4% report binge drinking. 24.2% are physically inactive. 24.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.1% experience frequent mental distress. 9.6% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,588. The dentist ratio is 1:1,582. 84.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Grassland Colony vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.4%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure26.6%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.3%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.0%
21% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.4%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep29.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured9.6%
12% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,588
Dentists1:1,582
Mental Health1:219
Checkup Rate70.1%
Dental Visits62.7%
Premature Death6,876/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access84.2%
Healthcare Facilities124
Grassland Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,487 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.8 inches
43% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,487 ft (453 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates45.6682°N, 98.7965°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrown County County
County FIPS46013

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.5 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest

Grassland Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F — from 11°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.4").

Grassland Colony is located in Brown County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, a smaller urban community. 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 100% below the national average of 33.7%. 0.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 62.5% of the vote, a 26.8-point margin. 14.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 124 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 53.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 26.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+0.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.27

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density84/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi
CountyBrown County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access14.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities124
Restaurants102
Retail Stores163

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute5.0 min
Drive Alone53.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Grassland Colony

What is the population of Grassland Colony?

Grassland Colony has a population of 36 residents and is located in South Dakota. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 27.8% female and 72.2% male.

Is Grassland Colony expensive to live in?

Grassland Colony is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.6 — below the baseline of 100.

What is the weather like in Grassland Colony?

Grassland Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 35.

How is the job market in Grassland Colony?

The job market in Grassland Colony is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,047. There are 1,522 business establishments in the area, including 102 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 5 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How are the schools in Grassland Colony?

Schools in Grassland Colony score 6.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 0.0% of adults in Grassland Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 0.0% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Grassland Colony?

The obesity rate in Grassland Colony is 34.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.0% of adults are smokers. 24.2% are physically inactive. 24.0% of residents report depression. 9.6% lack health insurance. 84.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,588.

What is transportation like in Grassland Colony?

The average commute in Grassland Colony is 5 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 53.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Grassland Colony?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Grassland Colony is 100% White. 0% of residents speak only English at home, while 100% speak Spanish. 36.0% of the population are military veterans. 0.0% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

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