At a Glance
Median Income
$104,375
$45,803 per capita
Home Value
$151,400
Zillow: $270,338
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
14.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mellette a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
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 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.
Data Overview
People
Population144
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density554/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,375
Per Capita$45,803
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,400
Rent
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$270,338
Housing Units79
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain23.0 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation1,299 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mellette was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.