South Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Jefferson is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 717. Residents earn $81,149 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Jefferson receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Jefferson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jefferson is $81,149, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Jefferson is $177,900, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Jefferson 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 186 per 100,000, 91% below the national average.
24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Jefferson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,149 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,917 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,144 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,044 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 504 |
| County GDP | $2,419M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,248 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.39% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $177,900 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $381,889 |
| $/Sq Ft | $104 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,248 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.39% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,312/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| 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 | 185.5/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 185.5/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.0 inches |
| 26% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6043°N, 96.5661°W |
| County FIPS | 31043 |
Winner: Republican by 29.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,406/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |