Irene, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Yankton County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
521 Population 2,004/sq mi density
$59,091 Median Income $30,102 per capita
$87,100 Home Value $282,233 Zillow
$781 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,091 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value, $781/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Irene, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,091
21% below
$30,102 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
69% below
Zillow: $282,233
Median Rent
$781/mo
33% below
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Irene Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
31%
Rent
67%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Irene a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Irene residents earn a median household income of $59,091 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,102. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 864 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Irene is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,233. Median rent is $781/month, with 18.9% 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 1938.

Education

15.9% of adults in Irene hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Irene has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population521
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,004/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,091
Per Capita$30,102
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$1,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent$781
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$282,233
Housing Units228
Rent Burden18.9%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,346/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,395 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Irene was founded in 1895.
The median home in Irene was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.