Hitchcock, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Beadle County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
96 Population 356/sq mi density
$65,625 Median Income $34,084 per capita
$53,000 Home Value $230,615 Zillow
$865 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,000 home value, $865/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hitchcock, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,625
13% below
$34,084 per capita
Home Value
$53,000
81% below
Zillow: $230,615
Median Rent
$865/mo
26% below
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Hitchcock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
19%
Rent
74%
Poverty
54%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hitchcock 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

Hitchcock residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,084. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 690 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hitchcock is $53,000 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,615. Median rent is $865/month, with 16.7% 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 1972.

Education

14.1% of adults in Hitchcock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hitchcock has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population96
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$34,084
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$1,236M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,000
Rent$865
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$230,615
Housing Units46
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,497/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain23.3 in/yr
Elevation1,338 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Hitchcock was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Huron Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.