Mission, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Todd County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,380 Population 2,339/sq mi density
$34,000 Median Income $15,357 per capita
$56,900 Home Value $180,256 Zillow
$631 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$34,000 median income, 20.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,900 home value, $631/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Mission, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,000
55% below
$15,357 per capita
Home Value
$56,900
80% below
Zillow: $180,256
Median Rent
$631/mo
46% below
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
20.5%
469% above
45.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.2%
53% above
34.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Mission Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
45%
Home Value
20%
Rent
54%
Poverty
369%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
569%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mission a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mission residents earn a median household income of $34,000 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,357. The unemployment rate stands at 20.5% (469% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 108 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mission is $56,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,256. Median rent is $631/month, with 32.3% 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 1990.

Education

12.6% of adults in Mission hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mission has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,380
Median Age22.1 yrs
Density2,339/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$34,000
Per Capita$15,357
Unemployment20.5%
Poverty45.8%
County GDP$313M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,900
Rent$631
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$180,256
Housing Units467
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity49.2%
Diabetes21.2%
Smoking34.9%
Heart Disease10.1%
Premature Death34,850/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation2,579 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score1.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute16 min
Broadband69.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Mission was founded in 1915.
The median home in Mission was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.