Herrick, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Gregory County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
54 Population 104/sq mi density
$45,500 Median Income $16,609 per capita
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Herrick, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,500
39% below
$16,609 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
91% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Herrick Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Herrick a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Herrick residents earn a median household income of $45,500 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,609. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 230 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Education

2.9% of adults in Herrick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Herrick has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population54
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,500
Per Capita$16,609
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$238M
Avg Weekly Wage$767

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$323,708
Housing Units61
Rent Burden22.4%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,035/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain25.9 in/yr
Elevation2,164 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute10 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Herrick was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.