Hudson, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Sioux County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
405 Population 1,446/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $36,982 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $292,181 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Hudson, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$36,982 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
60% below
Zillow: $292,181
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Hudson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hudson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hudson residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,982. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,576 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hudson is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,181. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Education

15.7% of adults in Hudson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hudson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density1,446/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$36,982
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$3,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$292,181
Housing Units235
Rent Burden13.2%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death3,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
Elevation1,221 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Hudson was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.