Langford, SD

South Dakota

Langford is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 402. Residents earn $74,063 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
402 Population 1,256/sq mi density
$74,063 Median Income $31,396 per capita
$105,800 Home Value $236,473 Zillow
$592 Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,800 home value, $592/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,063
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $105,800
62% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.2%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent $592
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.3%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

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

People

Population402
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,256/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 85%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,063
Per Capita$31,396
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$454M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,800
Rent$592
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$236,473

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.7%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,370 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+95.3%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute26 min
Libraries2

Is Langford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Langford receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Langford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Langford is $74,063, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Langford is $105,800, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $592 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Langford has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches, including 45.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Langford has a population of 402 with a density of 1,256 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.6%), with 9% Hispanic.

Population

402
Total Population
1,256
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56%
Female 44%

Race & Ethnicity

Langford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Langford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Langford is $74,063, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Langford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,063
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,396
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
IRS Avg AGI$77,004

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)212
County GDP$454M

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare12
Retail21
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,450
56% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.2 min
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Langford is $105,800, 62% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $592 (49% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $236,473.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$105,800
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$236,473

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$592
49% 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-Occupied84.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,450
56% above US avg
Effective Rate5.15%
In Langford, 35.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.7% report depression. 22.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.3%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure28.5%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity22.2%
Depression21.7%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate72.8%
Premature Death5,654/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access36.6%
Healthcare Facilities12

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Langford has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.3 inches
36% below US avg
Snowfall45.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,370 ft (418 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,256/sq mi
Coordinates45.6023°N, 97.8302°W
County FIPS46091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.1%
D 37.1%

Winner: Republican by 24 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.2%
10% below US avg
High School+95.3%
School Test Score5.45
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density1,256/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities12
Restaurants10
Retail Stores21

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.2 min
Work from Home4.2%

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