South Dakota
Irene is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 521. Residents earn $59,091 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Irene 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. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Irene offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Irene is $59,091, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Irene is $87,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Irene 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.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Irene 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 | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,091 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,102 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,068 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,527 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 864 |
| County GDP | $1,759M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 71 |
| Retail | 106 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,942 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.82% |
| Commute Time | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $87,100 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $281,908 |
| Census Median Rent | $781 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,942 |
| 70% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.82% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,346/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 71 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1,395 ft (425 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0837°N, 97.1576°W |
| County FIPS | 46135 |
Winner: Republican by 25.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 2,004/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 71 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |