Meckling, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Cedar County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
64 Population 320/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Meckling, SD

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Meckling Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Meckling a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

18.2% of adults in Meckling hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Meckling has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population64
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,014
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$268,591
Housing Units25
Rent Burden20.1%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,345/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,153 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+32.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Broadband37.5%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.