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Highmore, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hyde County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
717 Population 379/sq mi density
$99,500 Median Income $35,333 per capita
$111,500 Home Value $374,009 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,500 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Highmore, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$99,500
32% above
$35,333 per capita
Home Value
$111,500
60% below
Zillow: $374,009
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
550/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Highmore Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
132%
Home Value
40%
Rent
90%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Highmore a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Highmore residents earn a median household income of $99,500 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,333. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 74 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Highmore is $111,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,009. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 27.9% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Highmore reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 550/100K.

Education

19.8% of adults in Highmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Highmore has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population717
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density379/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,500
Per Capita$35,333
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,500
Rent$1,042
Ownership82.4%
Zillow$374,009
Housing Units362
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property550/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain22.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,887 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Commute11 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Highmore was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.368 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.