Kyle, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Oglala Lakota County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
1,495 Population 1,017/sq mi density
$566 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kyle, SD

At a Glance

Median Rent
$566/mo
51% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
61.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
89% above
58.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.9%
55% above
43.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Kyle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
49%
Poverty
469%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
189%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kyle a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

9.0% of adults in Kyle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 61.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kyle has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,495
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density1,017/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$9,617
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty58.1%
County GDP$433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

Home Value
Rent$566
Ownership26.7%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units349
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity49.9%
Diabetes26.1%
Smoking43.1%
Heart Disease12.7%
Premature Death40,417/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain21.6 in/yr
Elevation2,911 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+61.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score1.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 13% / D 84%
Commute14 min
Broadband74.8%
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Kyle was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.509 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.