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Mellette, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County
Mellette, SD
At a Glance
How Mellette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mellette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mellette a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mellette residents earn a median household income of $104,375 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,803. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mellette is $151,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,338. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Mellette reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,976/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Mellette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mellette has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.