Marvin, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Grant County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
18 Population 33/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $14,950 per capita
43°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Marvin, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$14,950 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
43% above
24.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Marvin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marvin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Marvin residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,950. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Education

12.5% of adults in Marvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marvin has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18
Median Age59.5 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans37.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$14,950
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$538,150
Housing Units10
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity45.8%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death5,749/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation1,659 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Broadband62.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Marvin was built in 1957.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.