Mission Hill, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Cedar County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
182 Population 552/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $35,768 per capita
$111,500 Home Value $297,298 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,500 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mission Hill, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,250
5% below
$35,768 per capita
Home Value
$111,500
60% below
Zillow: $297,298
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
15.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Mission Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
40%
Rent
77%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mission Hill a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mission Hill residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,768. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mission Hill is $111,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,298. Median rent is $900/month, with 15.7% 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 1938.

Education

18.3% of adults in Mission Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mission Hill has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population182
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$35,768
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,500
Rent$900
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$297,298
Housing Units80
Rent Burden15.7%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,345/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,183 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mission Hill was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.