South Dakota
Isabel is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 182. Residents earn $70,625 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Isabel receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Isabel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Isabel is $70,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Isabel is $49,300, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $756 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Isabel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches, including 41.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 91.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| 38% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,625 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,780 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,414 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 68 |
| County GDP | $121M |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 4 |
| Commute Time | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $49,300 |
| 83% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $756 |
| 35% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.0% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.8% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 37,698/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 2.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.4 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,393 ft (729 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3937°N, 101.4315°W |
| County FIPS | 46031 |
Winner: Republican by 11.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.0% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Retail Stores | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |