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Kimball, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Aurora County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
469 Population 136/sq mi density
$60,208 Median Income $34,732 per capita
$118,800 Home Value $240,737 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kimball, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,208
20% below
$34,732 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
58% below
Zillow: $240,737
Median Rent
$768/mo
34% below
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
302/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
291 sunny days/yr

How Kimball Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
42%
Rent
66%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kimball 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

Kimball residents earn a median household income of $60,208 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,732. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 102 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kimball is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,737. Median rent is $768/month, with 27.9% 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 1947.

Safety & Crime

Kimball reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 302/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.4% of adults in Kimball hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kimball has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population469
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,208
Per Capita$34,732
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$156M
Avg Weekly Wage$805

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$768
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$240,737
Housing Units396
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property302/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary302/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,790/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,792 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband67.9%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Kimball was founded in 1883.
The median home in Kimball was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.