Millerdale Colony, SD

South Dakota

Millerdale Colony is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 85.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
85 Population 327/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $32,899 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.9%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population85
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female28% / 72%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans56.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$32,899
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$282M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain21.2 in/yr
Elevation1,922 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+79.3%
School Score5.45

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
CommuteN/A
Broadband29.0%
Libraries1

Is Millerdale Colony a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Millerdale Colony receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Millerdale Colony stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Millerdale Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches, including 36.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Millerdale Colony has a population of 85 with a density of 327 people per square mile. The median age is 33.8 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

85
Total Population
327
People / sq mi
33.8yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 28.2%
Female 71.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Millerdale Colony vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only0.0%
100% below US avg
Spanish100.0%
646% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Millerdale Colony vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Millerdale Colony is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Millerdale Colony vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$32,899
Avg Weekly Wage$845
IRS Avg AGI$78,327

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)171
County GDP$282M

Business (County)

Restaurants18
Healthcare9
Retail21
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

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-Occupied0.0%

Property Tax

In Millerdale Colony, 32.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 18.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Millerdale Colony vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.9%
2% above US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure24.7%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress15.6%
Physical Distress10.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate71.0%
Premature Death6,479/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access55.0%
Healthcare Facilities9

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Millerdale Colony has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.2 inches
44% below US avg
Snowfall36.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,922 ft (586 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates44.3974°N, 99.1103°W
County FIPS46059
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.3-point margin. 29.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78%
D 20.7%

Winner: Republican by 57.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+79.3%
School Test Score5.45
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density327/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access29.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants18
Retail Stores21

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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