South Dakota
Mina is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 888. Residents earn $102,969 per year, which is 37% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mina receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mina stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mina is $102,969, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Mina among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Mina is $448,600, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,159 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Mina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.0 inches, including 43.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $102,969 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,959 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,047 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,624 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,522 |
| County GDP | $3,155M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 163 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,536 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.46% |
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |
| Census Median | $448,600 |
| 59% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,159 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,536 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.46% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,876/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.0 inches |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,428 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4545°N, 98.7392°W |
| County FIPS | 46013 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.5% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 235/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 163 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 24.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |