Kimball, SD

South Dakota

Kimball is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 469. Residents earn $60,208 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
469 Population 136/sq mi density
$60,208 Median Income $34,732 per capita
$118,800 Home Value
$768 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $768/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,208
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $118,800
58% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.4%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $768
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

How Kimball Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population469
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,208
Per Capita$34,732
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$156M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$768
OwnershipN/A

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation1,792 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+95.2%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Libraries2

Is Kimball a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Kimball receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Kimball offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Kimball is $60,208, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Kimball is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Kimball 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 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Kimball experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches, including 37.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Kimball has a population of 469 with a density of 136 people per square mile. The median age is 50.1 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 3.2% Hispanic.

Population

469
Total Population
136
People / sq mi
50.1yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Kimball vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Kimball vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Kimball is $60,208, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Kimball vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,208
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,732
Avg Weekly Wage$805
IRS Avg AGI$60,306

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)102
County GDP$156M

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare11
Retail10

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.8 min
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Kimball is $118,800, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $768 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,800
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$768
34% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.8%

Property Tax

In Kimball, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Kimball vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression21.9%
Mental Distress16.7%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Checkup Rate73.4%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access3.4%
Healthcare Facilities11
Kimball has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000 (100% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Kimball vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Kimball has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.9 inches
37% below US avg
Snowfall37.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,792 ft (546 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates43.7470°N, 98.9566°W
County FIPS46003
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.8%
D 21.7%

Winner: Republican by 54.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.4%
45% below US avg
High School+95.2%
School Test Score5.45
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density136/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants9
Retail Stores10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.8 min
Work from Home7.6%

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