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Letcher, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Davison County County
Letcher, SD
At a Glance
How Letcher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Letcher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Letcher a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Letcher residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,208. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 835 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Letcher is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,185. Median rent is $755/month, with 42.5% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Letcher reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,699/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Letcher hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Letcher has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.