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Miller, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Beadle County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,346 Population 1,360/sq mi density
$51,774 Median Income $42,093 per capita
$135,100 Home Value $172,569 Zillow
$546 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,774 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,100 home value, $546/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Miller, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,774
31% below
$42,093 per capita
Home Value
$135,100
52% below
Zillow: $172,569
Median Rent
$546/mo
53% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
550/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Miller Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
48%
Rent
47%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Miller a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Miller residents earn a median household income of $51,774 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,093. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 690 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Miller is $135,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,569. Median rent is $546/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Miller reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 550/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

26.0% of adults in Miller hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Miller has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,346
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density1,360/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,774
Per Capita$42,093
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$1,236M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,100
Rent$546
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$172,569
Housing Units759
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property550/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary138/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,497/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain22.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,570 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute11 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Miller was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Huron Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.