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Keystone, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Custer County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
404 Population 135/sq mi density
$62,159 Median Income $33,869 per capita
$188,800 Home Value $618,725 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$62,159 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,800 home value, $690/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Keystone, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,159
17% below
$33,869 per capita
Home Value
$188,800
33% below
Zillow: $618,725
Median Rent
$690/mo
41% below
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Keystone Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
67%
Rent
59%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Keystone a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Keystone residents earn a median household income of $62,159 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,869. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Keystone is $188,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $618,725. Median rent is $690/month, with 19.3% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

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

Education

17.4% of adults in Keystone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Keystone has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population404
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,159
Per Capita$33,869
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$398M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,800
Rent$690
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$618,725
Housing Units217
Rent Burden19.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,543/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation4,555 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Keystone was founded in 1883.
The median home in Keystone was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.