Hayti, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hamlin County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
393 Population 854/sq mi density
$78,333 Median Income $40,115 per capita
$116,400 Home Value $317,323 Zillow
$776 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,333 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,400 home value, $776/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hayti, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,333
4% above
$40,115 per capita
Home Value
$116,400
59% below
Zillow: $317,323
Median Rent
$776/mo
33% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Hayti Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
41%
Rent
67%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hayti 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

Hayti residents earn a median household income of $78,333 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,115. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 279 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hayti is $116,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,323. Median rent is $776/month, with 22.3% 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 1965.

Education

22.7% of adults in Hayti hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hayti has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population393
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,333
Per Capita$40,115
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,400
Rent$776
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$317,323
Housing Units209
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain23.7 in/yr
Elevation1,696 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Hayti was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.363 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.