South Dakota
Herreid is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 549. Residents earn $68,611 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Herreid receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Herreid stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Herreid is $68,611, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Herreid is $87,400, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $703 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Herreid has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches, including 39.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,611 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,879 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $863 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,766 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 75 |
| County GDP | $103M |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Commute Time | 14.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $87,400 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $213,834 |
| Census Median Rent | $703 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.3% |
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,991/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.8 inches |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,684 ft (513 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8378°N, 100.0747°W |
| County FIPS | 46021 |
Winner: Republican by 70.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 381/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 14.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |