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Huron, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Beadle County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
14,347 Population 1,475/sq mi density
$51,556 Median Income $28,660 per capita
$164,700 Home Value $169,362 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
419 Violent Crime/100K 2,522 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,556 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$164,700 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
419 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Huron, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,556
31% below
$28,660 per capita
Home Value
$164,700
42% below
Zillow: $169,362
Median Rent
$839/mo
28% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
419/100K
10% above
2,522/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Huron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
58%
Rent
72%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
110%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Huron a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Huron residents earn a median household income of $51,556 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,660. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 690 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Huron is $164,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,362. Median rent is $839/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Safety & Crime

Huron reports 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,522/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

27.0% of adults in Huron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Huron has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population14,347
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,475/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,556
Per Capita$28,660
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,236M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,700
Rent$839
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$169,362
Housing Units6,160
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent419/100K
Property2,522/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault340/100K
Burglary210/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,497/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain23.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,278 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute12 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Huron was founded in 1883.
The median home in Huron was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Huron Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.