South Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Hermosa is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 296. Residents earn $53,194 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hermosa receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hermosa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hermosa is $53,194, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Hermosa is $108,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,259 per month. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Hermosa is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Hermosa experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches, including 59.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 89.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.1% |
| 25% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,194 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,019 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,580 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.2% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 421 |
| County GDP | $398M |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,846 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.29% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Census Median | $108,800 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $518,744 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,259 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,846 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.29% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 79.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,543/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.1 inches |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,324 ft (1,013 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8399°N, 103.1905°W |
| County FIPS | 46033 |
Winner: Republican by 45.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.5% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 67 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |