At a Glance
Median Income
$70,625
$31,780 per capita
Home Value
$49,300
Zillow: $277,791
Median Rent
$756/mo
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
24.4% smoking rate
How Isabel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Isabel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Isabel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Isabel residents earn a median household income of $70,625 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,780. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 68 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Isabel is $49,300 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,791. Median rent is $756/month, with 13.2% 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 1965.
Education
11.0% of adults in Isabel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Isabel has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population182
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,625
Per Capita$31,780
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$121M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$49,300
Rent$756
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$277,791
Housing Units99
Rent Burden13.2%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death37,698/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation2,393 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score3.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute14 min
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
Did You Know?
The median home in Isabel was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Pierre Regional (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.