Horse Creek, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Mellette County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
205
Population
216/sq mi density
$358
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Horse Creek, SD
At a Glance
Median Rent
$358/mo
69% below
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
45.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
47.4%
48% above
34.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
How Horse Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Horse Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Rent
31%
Poverty
687%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Horse Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Horse Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 45.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Horse Creek has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population205
Median Age15.7 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$3,460
Unemployment
Poverty85.2%
County GDP$71M
Avg Weekly Wage$709
Housing
Home Value
Rent$358
Ownership19.4%
Zillow$180,256
Housing Units47
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity47.4%
Diabetes19.9%
Smoking34.6%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death32,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain20.5 in/yr
Elevation2,003 ft
Education
C+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+45.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Broadband41.7%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Horse Creek was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.