South Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Hurley is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 397. Residents earn $76,429 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hurley receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Hurley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hurley is $76,429, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hurley is $110,800, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Hurley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches, including 30.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,429 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,651 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,805 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 344 |
| County GDP | $613M |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,420 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.89% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| Census Median | $110,800 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $277,792 |
| $/Sq Ft | $116 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 13.5% |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,420 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.89% |
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 22.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,883/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.9 inches |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,282 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2793°N, 97.0894°W |
| County FIPS | 46125 |
Winner: Republican by 51.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 640/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 16 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |