South Dakota
Hoven is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 341. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hoven receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Hoven offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hoven is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hoven is $88,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Hoven is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Hoven has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches, including 38.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,616 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $890 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,373 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 145 |
| County GDP | $149M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 16 |
| Commute Time | 12.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $88,800 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.2% |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.4% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,643/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.2 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,908 ft (582 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2416°N, 99.7775°W |
| County FIPS | 46107 |
Winner: Republican by 65.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.3% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,100/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.7% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 12.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |