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Java, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Potter County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
99 Population 202/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $37,979 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $122,187 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Java, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$37,979 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
80% below
Zillow: $122,187
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Java Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Java a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Java residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,979. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 145 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Java is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,187. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Java reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 460/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Java hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Java has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population99
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans97.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$37,979
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$149M
Avg Weekly Wage$890

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$122,187
Housing Units127
Rent Burden35.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property460/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death4,643/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,078 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute30 min
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Java was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.390 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.