Midland, SD

South Dakota

Midland is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 108. Residents earn $60,417 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
108 Population 318/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $31,380 per capita
$53,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$53,700 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,417
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $53,700
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.4%
57% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.4%
81% lower than US avg

How Midland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population108
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density318/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$31,380
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$133M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$53,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,881 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+94.2%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 9%
Commute35 min
Broadband61.0%
Libraries2

Is Midland a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Midland receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Midland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Midland is $60,417, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Midland is $53,700, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Midland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Midland has a population of 108 with a density of 318 people per square mile. The median age is 60.5 years, 56% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

108
Total Population
318
People / sq mi
60.5yrs
Median Age
56% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 38%
Female 62%

Race & Ethnicity

Midland vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Midland vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Midland is $60,417, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Midland vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,417
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,380
Avg Weekly Wage$914
IRS Avg AGI$68,821

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.4%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)111
County GDP$133M

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare8
Retail15
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Midland is $53,700, 81% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$53,700
81% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedrooms$990
3 Bedrooms$1,295
4 Bedrooms$1,540

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

In Midland, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Midland vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.2%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress12.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.8%
Checkup Rate72.4%
Premature Death5,004/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access58.5%
Healthcare Facilities8

Crime Rates: Midland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Midland has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,881 ft (573 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates44.0711°N, 101.1554°W
County FIPS46055
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 79.9-point margin. 61.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 89.2%
D 9.3%

Winner: Republican by 79.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
57% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score5.45
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density318/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access61.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants9
Retail Stores15

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

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