South Dakota
Hudson is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 405. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hudson receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Hudson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hudson is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hudson is $113,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Hudson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches, including 30.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,982 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,072 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,219 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,576 |
| County GDP | $3,920M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 99 |
| Retail | 158 |
| Manufacturing | 94 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,429 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.78% |
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $113,500 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,429 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.78% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 3,914/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.9 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1301°N, 96.4556°W |
| County FIPS | 19167 |
Winner: Republican by 71.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,446/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 99 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 158 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 19.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |